David O’Brien
CYW, CYC, MACP, RP, MBA
David O’Brien is the Director of Mental Health at Yorktown Family Services. He has spent over 25 years working in the field of mental health within various settings, including hospitals, shelters, and residential treatment centres. David has held different frontline and managerial positions along with co-developing several system access networks and services for people seeking mental and social health supports, including; What’s up walk-in, Canada’s first 6-day-a-week mental health walk-in clinic, HIPS (Human, Trafficking Prevention Strategy), youth wellness hubs, and recently Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) a program that uses an interdisciplinary behavioral health approach to redirect people away from hate groups and acts of terrorism. David is also a media resource for some of Canada’s major media networks, including CBC, CTV, Global News, amongst others.
Rob Bowyer
Rob Bowyer is a retired RCMP officer with over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, national security, crisis negotiation, and behavioural threat management. During his tenure in Canada's National Security program, he founded the Specialized Interview and Intervention Team (SIIT), an innovative initiative focused on prevention, early intervention, and risk reduction for individuals exhibiting concerning behaviours. Rob has extensive experience building partnerships between law enforcement, social services, and community organizations to address complex behavioural and security-related challenges. He currently serves as a Security Consultant with Yorktown Family Services, supporting multidisciplinary approaches to public safety, threat management, and community resilience.