What We Do

We can help you

If you or someone you know needs information and support related to end-of-life options, End of Life Washington can help.

We can offer support for:

The Washington Death With Dignity Act

The act allows terminally ill adults to request a prescription for life-ending medication from a medical provider. Patients must be Washington State residents, have less than six months to live, be capable of making an informed decision, and have the ability to self-administer the prescribed medication.

We can offer:

  • Information and guidance through the process.
  • Help with talking to your doctors about Death with Dignity.
  • Assistance locating participating medical providers and pharmacists for clients.
  • Personal support and presence at the time of using the Death with Dignity Act.

Grief Support

Bereavement groups meet via Zoom and provide an opportunity to share with others whose loved ones exercised their right to use Washington’s Death with Dignity Law. This year, we will also offer a group for those whose loved ones Voluntarily Stopped Eating and Drinking (VSED). If you are mourning the loss of a loved one who chose Death with Dignity or VSED, contact facilitator Sally Thomae, MSW, at aftercare@endoflifewa.org to ask about our upcoming groups.

    Overview of what End of Life WA can do for you

    End of Life Washington is a statewide organization that supports people preparing for their final days. We advocate for the right to a peaceful death. There is never a fee for our services.

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    Thank You.

    “Thank you for everything you did. The support and information you provided was invaluable. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”