National Kidney Foundation Serving Minnesota
Support Group - Kidney Disease
National Kidney Foundation
30 E 33rd St, New York, NY, 10016
Distance: 46 Miles
(855) 653-2273
nkfcares@kidney.org
https://www.kidney.org/treatment-support/peers
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
Support for kidney patients and/or kidney donors from trained peer mentors or connecting to peers.
National telephone based peer support program connects through the telephone system.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Statewide
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
Application Instructions
Register on the agency website be paired with a peer mentor or mentee or visit the online community or call national phone line for support.
Area Served
Nationwide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free | (800) 622-9010 | |
| Toll Free -NKF Cares Patient Information Help Line | (855) 653-2273 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
- National Kidney Foundation Serving Minnesota 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 208, St. Paul, MN, 55113
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-1400.6500Peer to Peer Networking Definition
Programs that link individuals who have a particular disability or condition or have specific types of life experiences and are interested in meeting or corresponding with others who have similar disabilities, conditions or experiences for the purpose of information sharing and support.
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PN-8050.8500Telephone Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups in which participants communicate by telephone, usually by conference call. Telephone support groups are generally facilitated by a professional and are convenient for people with limited mobility, serious health issues or transportation problems; who don't have time for face-to-face meetings; or who do not have access to an in-person or Internet support group.
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PN-8100.3000Health/Disability Related Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a disability, illness or other health condition, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.
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YF-3000.4360Kidney Disease Definition
Any of a number of pathological conditions of the kidneys, the organs that are responsible for urination and for helping to regulate the water, electrolyte and acid-base content of the blood.