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Helpful links

Trusted organizations that offer information, services and support for people with kidney disease and their families.

Kidney health organizations

  • National Kidney Foundationkidney.org

    Clear information about kidney disease, dialysis and transplant, plus a free helpline (NKF Cares) staffed by trained specialists.

    Call 855-653-2273

  • NIDDK: Kidney diseaseniddk.nih.gov

    Easy-to-read guides from the National Institutes of Health, available in English and Spanish.

  • Dialysis Patient Citizensdialysispatients.org

    A patient-led organization that speaks up for people on dialysis and shares practical education.

Finding an outpatient dialysis center

Outpatient dialysis centers in and around Boston. Call the center to ask about openings, transportation and visiting.

  • Medicare Care Comparemedicare.gov

    Find and compare dialysis centers near you, including their ratings and the services they offer.

Transplant

  • Transplant Livingtransplantliving.org

    Step-by-step information about getting on the transplant waiting list and life after a transplant, from UNOS.

Money, insurance and benefits

  • American Kidney Fundkidneyfund.org

    Health information, and help with some costs of treatment for people who qualify.

    Call 866-300-2900

  • MassHealthmass.gov

    Massachusetts' Medicaid program. Find out whether you qualify for help with health care costs.

Emotional support

These links go to other websites. RDMH is not responsible for their content, but we have chosen them because they are widely trusted.