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.
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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] or [email protected]
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 [email protected] to register and receive the Zoom meeting code.
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.