You’re Not Alone

Peer Support connects Canadians affected by kidney disease.

Being diagnosed with kidney disease is life-changing and can happen with little or no warning. The Kidney Foundation provides support and resources to help people live well with kidney disease.

Peer Support can help make the journey easier to bear. Talking to others with similar life experiences about what to expect when learning to live with kidney disease can be an important step in the journey. The Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Connect peer support program offers one-to-one support, where you are paired with a trained volunteer; online support through kidneyconnect.ca and numerous group support meetings each month held virtually. There has been tremendous growth in group support in Ontario, including niche groups for those early in their kidney journey living with reduced kidney function, caregivers, parents of children living with kidney disease and those living with a kidney transplant.

Peer Support volunteers do not offer medical advice, but they can tell you about their experience with kidney disease and how they balance family life, work and social activities. They’ll be able to answer many of your questions, because they’ve been there too. We have patient volunteers who speak a variety of different languages and can offer support in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

No matter where you are in your journey with kidney disease, help is a phone call away. Learn more by calling 1.866.390.7337 email ontario.programs@kidney.ca or visit our website.

RISE (Resilience. Independence. Support. Empowerment)

Supporting Women who are experiencing Gender-Based Violence

Achēv's new RISE program aims to empower women and help them reach their full potential through informative workshops, supportive groups, and confidential one-on-one support

The program will support women and self identifying women who are experiencing violence to become economically empowered and to rebuild their lives, live safely, gain skills, and develop a strong sense of well-being.

Program Highlights:

Free one-on-one supportive counselling

Safety planning

Legal rights workshops and resources

Financial literacy training

System navigation and referrals

Life Skills and self-esteem workshops

Employment support and referrals

Interpretation services available

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