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.

Latest News

La Asamblea General de Illinois aprueba la ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir
November 18, 2025

El Senado de Illinois aprobó y envió al despacho del Gobernador el Proyecto de Ley 1950, también conocido como Ley de Deb, una medida que permite a los adultos con una enfermedad terminal, mentalmente capaces y un pronóstico de vida de seis meses o menos, con la opción de obtener una receta médica para un medicamento que pueden decidir tomar para morir en paz y poner fin a su sufrimiento.

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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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