Jeff McNamara

The Brian Dagle Foundation, Inc., operating as Brian's Healing Hearts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing grief support, suicide prevention, and mental health education. The private company is based in Niantic, CT. The foundation offers free, peer-led support groups for individuals experiencing various types of loss, including suicide survivors, bereaved parents, and men’s grief. It provides community education programs, evidence-based suicide prevention trainings such as QPR, and mental health awareness initiatives. Key programs include the Lax2Live® lacrosse program for youth athletes and "The Garden at Brian’s Healing Hearts," a peaceful refuge for remembrance. The foundation organizes community events, offers crisis resources, and supports diverse populations including LGBTQ+ youth. It encourages community involvement through donations, volunteering, fundraising, and memorial gifts, and maintains an active online presence with recommended readings and workshops. The company was founded by Ann Irr Dagle.