Menu
About Us
Our Issues
Resources
News & Events
Take Action
Donate
More Ways to Give
Planned Giving
Donor Privacy Policy
flag_circle
Our Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
Learn more about us and our long-term objectives for FY24-FY28.
people
Leadership, Board & Committees
Meet our Senior Leadership and esteemed Board and Committee members.
attach_money
Financial Info
Access our annual and financial reports and trusted charitable ratings.
About Us Continued
Federal Advocacy
State Advocacy
Legal Advocacy
Community Engagement
Medical Engagement and Education
Contact Us
people
Healthcare Equity at the End of Life
Compassion & Choices is working in partnership with our Leadership Councils and partner organizations to address inequities in end-of-life care and planning.
psychology
Dementia End-of-Life Care
We're working to transform how people die with dementia to ensure people are aware, empowered and supported in getting the care they want – or do not want – should dementia take hold.
home
Medical Aid in Dying
Compassion & Choices is leading efforts to authorize, implement and defend medical aid in dying so all terminally ill people who are eligible will have access to the full range of end-of-life care options.
domain
National Emergency & Palliative Medicine Initiative
We will transform care by advancing and promoting the integration of palliative care in emergency settings.
Our Issues Continued
Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking
Palliative Sedation
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Advance Care Planning
Unwanted Medical Treatment
Refusals to Provide Care
build
Tools to Finish Strong
Access all of our end-of-life planning tools to Finish Strong
group
End-of-Life Consultation Services
Our End-of-Life Consultation Program (EOLC) provides confidential, nonjudgmental, professional support around end-of-life planning, anywhere in the country.
portrait
Living (and Dying) with Dementia
Whether you are experiencing symptoms, received a diagnosis, or care about someone with dementia, it is important to understand what to expect and how to plan
medical_information
Resources for Clinicians
We partner with providers across the country to create and distribute training and resources for clinicians.
Resources Continued
Materials
Doc-to-Doc Consultation Services
Recursos en Español
See All Resources
newspaper
News
View the latest news and announcements from Compassion & Choices
record_voice_over
Stories
Read stories and testimonials from our advocates around the country.
event
Events & Webinars
See what's happening soon and sign up for an event near you.
video_camera_front
Past Webinar Archive
Join our webinar series as we invite medical and health experts, end-of-life professionals, policy makers and story tellers to give you the information you need to navigate your care preferences for the end of life.
News & Events Continued
Annual Reports
Magazine
Newsletters
Signature Event
Signature Song
redeem
Donate
Join donors from across the country by making a tax-deductible contribution today!
volunteer_activism
Volunteer
Find direction, training and materials that engage volunteers to be part of the Volunteer Advocacy Network
contacts
Contact Your Legislator
Your calls and letters will show lawmakers how deeply their constituents want medical aid in dying in their state.
co_present
Share Your Story
The power of personal stories to inspire and drive change is undeniable. Everyone has a story and we want to hear your voice.
Take Action Continued
Leave A Legacy
Plan Your End-of-Life Care
Advocate Virtually
Compassion & Choices Action Network
Go
Go
Take Action
keyboard_arrow_down
contacts
Contact Your Legislator
Your calls and letters will show lawmakers how deeply their constituents want medical aid in dying in their state.
redeem
Donate
Join donors from across the country by making a tax-deductible contribution today!
co_present
Share Your Story
The power of personal stories to inspire and drive change is undeniable. Everyone has a story and we want to hear your voice.
volunteer_activism
Volunteer
Find direction, training and materials that engage volunteers to be part of the Volunteer Advocacy Network
Take Action Continued
Advocate Virtually
Compassion & Choices Action Network
Leave A Legacy
Plan Your End-of-Life Care
About Us
keyboard_arrow_down
attach_money
Financial Info
Access our annual and financial reports and trusted charitable ratings.
people
Leadership, Board & Committees
Meet our Senior Leadership and esteemed Board and Committee members.
flag_circle
Our Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
Learn more about us and our long-term objectives for FY24-FY28.
About Us Continued
Community Engagement
Contact Us
Federal Advocacy
Legal Advocacy
Medical Engagement and Education
State Advocacy
Our Issues
keyboard_arrow_down
psychology
Dementia End-of-Life Care
We're working to transform how people die with dementia to ensure people are aware, empowered and supported in getting the care they want – or do not want – should dementia take hold.
people
Healthcare Equity at the End of Life
Compassion & Choices is working in partnership with our Leadership Councils and partner organizations to address inequities in end-of-life care and planning.
home
Medical Aid in Dying
Compassion & Choices is leading efforts to authorize, implement and defend medical aid in dying so all terminally ill people who are eligible will have access to the full range of end-of-life care options.
domain
National Emergency & Palliative Medicine Initiative
We will transform care by advancing and promoting the integration of palliative care in emergency settings.
Our Issues Continued
Advance Care Planning
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Palliative Sedation
Refusals to Provide Care
Unwanted Medical Treatment
Voluntarily Stop Eating and Drinking
Resources
keyboard_arrow_down
group
End-of-Life Consultation Services
Our End-of-Life Consultation Program (EOLC) provides confidential, nonjudgmental, professional support around end-of-life planning, anywhere in the country.
portrait
Living (and Dying) with Dementia
Whether you are experiencing symptoms, received a diagnosis, or care about someone with dementia, it is important to understand what to expect and how to plan
medical_information
Resources for Clinicians
We partner with providers across the country to create and distribute training and resources for clinicians.
build
Tools to Finish Strong
Access all of our end-of-life planning tools to Finish Strong
Resources Continued
Doc-to-Doc Consultation Services
Materials
Recursos en Español
See All Resources
News & Events
keyboard_arrow_down
event
Events & Webinars
See what's happening soon and sign up for an event near you.
newspaper
News
View the latest news and announcements from Compassion & Choices
video_camera_front
Past Webinar Archive
Join our webinar series as we invite medical and health experts, end-of-life professionals, policy makers and story tellers to give you the information you need to navigate your care preferences for the end of life.
record_voice_over
Stories
Read stories and testimonials from our advocates around the country.
News & Events Continued
Annual Reports
Magazine
Newsletters
Signature Event
Signature Song
Donate
Testimony in California
On February 25, 2020, Compassion & Choices President and CEO Kim Callinan and others testified during a select hearing on the California End of Life Option Act.
Watch the full hearing.
Top
