What is NKF PEERS?
NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor. Mentors are people who have been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences.
Who is NKF PEERS for?
Kidney Patients
I have kidney disease and need help.
Are you coping with kidney disease? Do you have questions, need support, or simply want to talk with someone else with kidney disease?
We can help! We can connect you with another kidney patient to talk about kidney disease, dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation.
Living Donors
I am thinking about donating a kidney and want to learn more.
Are you thinking about donating a kidney to someone who needs a transplant? We can connect you with someone who’s already become a living donor.
Living donors can share what it’s like to donate and give you the resources and support that you need. They can also support you after donation.
Care Partners
I am a care partner of someone living with kidney disease.
Are you caring for someone who is on dialysis or living with a transplant?
Your role can sometimes feel overwhelming. We can connect you with another care partner who relates with the challenges adjusting to dialysis, dialyzing at home, finding a living donor, or adjusting to life post-transplant.
Peer Mentor
I’m doing well and want to help others.
Can you relate as a kidney patient, living donor, or care partner and feel you are doing well?
Consider being a Peer Mentor to help others along their way. Complete this brief application to get started. Once approved, you will participate in a 5-hour virtual training to prepare you to support your peer mentee(s) in the NKF PEERS program
How it Works:
How it Works:
Tell us about yourself
Get matched
We’ll find the right person to talk with you, based on your personal situation.
Connect
You’ll connect with them through a toll-free, confidential phone system, one-on-one.
Watch to Learn More
Hear from a mentor and mentee on their relationship through the NKF Peers program.
Other Resources
Other Resources
Prefer connecting online? Connect with others here!
Find materials about NKF Peers for your patients.
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