About the Center

Colorado Center for Hospice & Palliative Care is the result of a merger between Colorado Hospice Organization (founded May 1980) and Colorado Palliative Care Partnership (founded April 2004), effective January 1, 2008.

Vision:  That all Coloradans would live well at the end of life or in serious illness, and none would suffer needlessly.

Mission:  We work to increase access to palliative and hospice services and promote quality standards of care for all Coloradans.

Values:
1. Collaboration - Working in partnership with organizations and as a part of the statewide community.
2. Advocacy - Educating and informing individuals, families, policy makers, and the professional community about quality end-of-life care.  We respect the right of individuals to make informed decisions, including declining treatment.
3. Access - Providing easily accessible information about advance care planning and end-of-life services to diverse populations across Colorado.
4. Comprehensive Care - Addressing care and support for the whole person, including physical, social, and spiritual concerns, as well as the needs of their family and friends and providing information about resources to meet these needs.

The Center's bylaws.
The Center's 990's, 2005-2007.
The Center's Statement Regarding Conflict of Interest.
The Center's Statement Regarding Nondiscrimination.


The Center has developed with tremendous support from grants received from Rose Community Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.