One-on-One Peer Support
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One-on-One Peer Support

Peer Support Volunteers assist many people each year, and those who have accessed services believe the support and encouragement they've received has been an important part of learning to live with kidney disease. Based on the information you provide to us, we will try to make a volunteer match for you.

Depending on your needs, you may speak with different volunteers at different times. For example, if you’re considering switching treatments, you’ll be matched with someone who has used the same treatment. Or if you’re concerned about balancing work and treatments, you’ll speak to someone who has successfully managed this.

To request peer support, call 1 866 390-PEER (7337) to speak with a program coordinator, or complete the form below.

Can't see the form? Click on this link.

  • "I have used the services of the Peer Support volunteers many times. I used them first when I was diagnosed, then when I went on peritoneal dialysis, and again when I was trying to decide whether to go on the transplant list. I know Peer Support works, and that it makes a difference. The volunteers who have contacted me helped me tremendously in adjusting to living with kidney failure. When I was in a position to help someone myself, I chose to become a Peer Support Volunteer." 

  • “My Peer Support volunteer has continued working, traveling, and maintained a very positive outlook, and I thought, ‘if someone else can do it, I must be able to do it, too’.”

  • “Talking with John was great. I was pretty overwhelmed with everything but after talking with him I felt good, felt like ‘okay, I can do this’.”