Chronic Kidney Disease Resources

Find the support you need with resources for managing CKD and ESRD. Explore tools to help you take control of your health.

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August 19, 2025
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Kathleen Guerrera, MSN
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If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), learning as much as you can about your kidneys and the condition can help you plan ahead. Use this list of resources to learn more about CKD and the support available to you and your loved ones.

Kidney disease associations and foundations

Organization
Phone
Website
American Association of Kidney Patients
American Kidney Fund
Dialysis Patient Citizens
Medical Education Institute
National Kidney Foundation

Education about kidney disease and dialysis

Organization
Phone
Website
Home Dialysis Central
My Kidney Life Plan
 
Renal Support Network

Planning for a kidney transplant

Organization
Phone
Website
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
United Network for Organ Sharing

Staying employed while on dialysis and financial resources

Organization
Phone
Website
Americans with Disabilities Act
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Family and Medical Leave Act
Social Security Work Incentives Improvement Program
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act

Support for family and care partners

Organization
Phone
Website
Caregiver Action Network
Family Caregiver Alliance

Key takeaways

  • You don't have to manage kidney disease alone support is available for patients and care partners.
  • Resources are available for:
    • Dialysis information
    • Transplant planning
    • Insurance questions
    • Financial assistance
  • Your care team can help connect you with additional kidney disease resources.

We are here to help

Your care team can help you find more resources for CKD and ESRD. Reach out for any support you need.

This serves only as a guide. Talk with your healthcare provider for more information based on your health needs.

Kathleen Guerrera

Kathleen Guerrera, MSN

APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, Nurse Practitioner, Interwell Health

Kathleen Guerrera, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, is a nurse practitioner with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. She has cared for patients in inpatient, ICU, hemodialysis, outpatient dialysis, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) settings. Kathleen earned degrees from Quinnipiac University, the University of New Haven, and Fairfield University.