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

The Freedom to Choose: Patient Empowerment in 2025
January 17, 2025

Kevin Díaz, JD, interim President and CEO, Chief Legal Advocacy Officer and General Counsel for Compassion & Choices, delivered a powerful message on autonomy and compassion during a panel at the Deathcare Super Conference in Seattle, Washington.

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Gob. Hochul: “Escuche a los Neoyorquinos Haciendo un Llamado para que Usted Lleve el Liderazgo Hacia la Aprobación de la Medida Ayuda Médica para Morir; Defienda la Autonomía Corporal para el Fin de Vida”
January 10, 2025

Una encuesta reciente de YouGov poll  mostró que los neoyorquinos apoyan abrumadoramente la ayuda médica para morir, ( 72-23%), incluyendo las fuertes mayorías de demócratas, depublicanos e independientes, así como de negros, blancos, latinos, asiáticos y votantes de cada region del estado.

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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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