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.

Community Health Workers Driving Change

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring Latino community health workers who are sparking culturally relevant conversations about end-of-life care and planning. Hear their stories and see how we’re training local leaders to serve their communities.

Latest News

Commemorating a Landmark in End-of-Life Care Autonomy: The Legacy of Cruzan
June 25, 2025

Wednesday, June 25th, marks the 35th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the fight for patient-directed care. On this day in 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, the first case in which the Court formally recognized a constitutional right to refuse unwanted medical treatment. For…

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Compassion Legal defends end-of-life options across the United States
June 24, 2025

We Need You in This Fight Every day, people across the country are denied the end-of-life care they want—or are forced into treatments they don’t. At Compassion Legal, we are on the front lines making sure that doesn’t happen. We’re here to protect your rights, uphold your decisions, and ensure that your voice matters—especially when…

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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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