Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Honoring LGBTQ+ lives and legacies

In a new interview, death doula David Copeland opens up about the end-of-life challenges facing LGBTQ+ people, the power of chosen family, and why critical conversations in our communities matter.

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La Ley Revisada Otorgará a los Californianos con Enfermedades Terminales Acceso Permanente a la Ayuda Médica para Morir
October 3, 2025

Los defensores y Compassion & Choices Action Network celebraron al gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, el viernes por la noche por firmar el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 403 (SB 403). Esta nueva ley modifica la Ley de Opciones al Fin de la Vida de California, eliminando su cláusula de expiración que habría hecho que la ley terminará en el 2031. Con esta firma, la ayuda médica para morir se convierte en una opción permanente para los  Californianos con enfermedades terminales que cumplen con los requisitos.

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End-of-Life Choice in Your State

See what laws are in place, get resources, learn about our campaigns and how you can get involved. 

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Stories

Lillie Tyson Head smiling

Lillie Tyson Head

Lillie Tyson Head is the founding president of the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and a lifelong public health and education advocate.
“End-of-life planning is a necessary and very important conversation for everyone to have, to make things better for those who are being left behind.”

Kelly Rice (they/them)

Kelly Rice is a public health professional based in Illinois who works with older populations navigating the healthcare system.
"My work is about how we ensure that people living with dementia are still able to embrace the pieces of life that bring them joy through end-of-life planning."
Kelly Rice standing in front of a fence and flowers
General Mailing Address:
Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

Mail contributions directly to:
Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

Compassion & Choices is a 501 C3 organization. Federal tax number: 84-1328829

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Breaking: End-of-life options are under attack in Colorado.

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