“If lived experience matters, look no further. David is a survivor, a mental health warrior and one of the most understanding and compassionate mental health experts I know. David’s versed in trauma, addictions, & men’s mental health. Reach out!”
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When life becomes unstable, people do not need clichés. They need calm, clarity, and grounded support. David Giffen’s work in crisis peer support is shaped by theological training, frontline mental health experience, and years spent working in addiction and crisis response. He has served in Rapid Access Addiction Medicine with the Canadian Mental Health Association and on the pioneer team that helped establish the Toronto Community Crisis Service. His background also includes Clinical Pastoral Education in a hospital mental health setting, along with training in suicide intervention, crisis de-escalation, CBT-based tools, case management, opioid use disorder treatment, and basic life support.
At its core, this work is about helping individuals and families navigate crisis with practical guidance, informed support, and steady presence.
“A great coach tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. David Giffen is that type of coach. He is a wise sage in a world needing wisdom. He has seen it all, done it all and nothing shocks or surprises him. If you’re looking for a different perspective, he can offer you one.”