You are not alone...
In order to cope effectively with your chronic health condition, the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona offers this information on Arizona support groups for dialysis patients.
NKF ONLINE COMMUNITIES
NKF has 5 online communities for people to ask questions about kidney disease, dialysis, transplant, and living donation. You can find more information at kidney.org/online-communities
KIDNEY DISEASE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP
Free & All Are Welcome: Patients, Family, Caregivers, Recipients, Living Donors
Held by Banner Transplant Center in partnership with Transplant Community Alliance
First Thursday of each month, from 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Email for Invite Link: Loren.Gallegly@bannerhealth.com View flyer here.
ABDOMINAL TRANSPLANT VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Connect with others in a similar situation. All patients who are waitlisted or post kidney, pancreas, or liver transplants and their caregivers are welcome to attend.
Held by Banner University Medical Center Tucson Solid Organ Transplant
Every Tuesday, from 3:00PM-4:00PM.
Email for meeting link: Sara.Kroll2@bannerhealth.com or Laura.Stigsell@bannerhealth.com
View flyer here
TRANSPLANT COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
Support group meetings are online via Zoom using a computer, phone, or tablet, and anyone is welcome - recipient or family member.
Meetings are Thursdays at 7:00PM. The first Thursday of each month is kidney-focused.
During meetings, participants share stories, talk about issues, and have a conversation about transplant life, good, bad, and ugly! Always facilitated by a licensed social worker. Meetings can be Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired if requested.
Please call 602-277-2661 or email info@TransplantAZ.org to register and receive the Zoom meeting code.
RISE| RENAL INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
Our mission is to provide a compassionate, empowering, and inclusive space where young adults affected by kidney disease, or who are supporting a loved one with the condition, can connect, share, and grow together. We are committed to fostering understanding, hope, and resilience as we navigate the challenges of kidney disease and transplant journeys. Through education, support, and mutual respect, we aim to create a safe environment where all voices are heard, and where every member is encouraged to take an active role in their own health and healing. We believe in the power of community, the importance of self-care, and the strength found in shared experiences. Together, we celebrate progress, honor milestones, and uplift one another through both the struggles and victories of life with kidney disease
- Meeting times: once a month TBD, hybrid in person and zoom
- Email: projectriseckd@gmail.com
- Instagram:@Project_rise1
Intake forms:
- Adult intake form: https://forms.gle/XSg7hgSiYFMoLJgm9
- Minor/guardian intake form: https://forms.gle/Qcuw71aSJ62phzZu7
RENAL SUPPORT NETWORK
The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a non-profit, patient –focused, patient-run agency that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them (and their family members) to take control of the course and management of the disease.
HOPE LINE
(800) 579-1970
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Launched by RSN, this toll free number puts you in touch with others who have lived successfully with kidney disease and can share their experience, strength and hope.