END OF LIFE CARE PARTNERSHIP

The Arizona End of Life Care Partnership (EOLCP), anchored at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, is a collaborative partnership of diverse cross-sector organizations and individuals. By creating a comprehensive network of end-of-life care support and resources in Tucson and Southern Arizona, the EOLCP endeavors to enhance the way we live by fundamentally changing the way we talk about death. Since its formation in 2017, the EOLCP has become a national model and is now the largest funded partnership of its kind in the U.S. Serious illness or sudden death from any cause can happen at any age. The EOLCP is committed to honoring diverse traditions, cultures, and values through community and professional education; bereavement support; legal assistance; sound policy; and health care that respects patients’ wishes. The overarching vision of the EOLCP is to ensure people receive the care they desire at the end of life. We want to unite our community around planning for death as a WELLNESS initiative to reduce anxiety, enhance peace of mind, and reduce burden for family and loved ones.