Patient Services
Comprehensive Support When You Need It Most
Kidney disease affects every aspect of life. That's why we offer comprehensive support that addresses the full range of challenges patients and families face – from getting to treatment to keeping the lights on at home. We're here when you need us.
Transportation Assistance
We provide transportation assistance to hundreds of patients, ensuring they never miss a life-saving treatment due to transportation barriers.
Dialysis patients need treatment 3-4 times per week. Getting to those appointments can be a major challenge, especially for those who can't drive or don't have reliable transportation.
How We Help
Monthly assistance for private transportation
Emergency Transportation
Monthly assistance with public transportation
Utility Assistance
When household bills pile up, utility bills often fall behind. We help patients keep essential services running so they can focus on their health.
What We Cover
Electric Bills
Critical for patients needing climate-controlled environments
Gas / Heating Bills
Maintaining safe home temperatures
Water / Sewer Bills
Essential for hygiene and home dialysis patients
Medical Equipment & Supplies
What We Provide
Blood Pressure Monitors
Essential for daily monitoring that helps patients and doctors manage their condition
Life Essentials
Identification tags, supplements, medications, dentures, eye-glasses, etc. are all vital to daily life.
Mobility Aids
Wheelchairs, walkers, and other equipment to help patients remain mobile and independent
Food Assistance
Proper nutrition is crucial for kidney patients, but special dietary needs can make food more expensive. We help ensure patients have access to the nutrition they need.
Rental Assistance
The Kidney Foundation understands the monetary struggle many kidney patients face after being diagnosed with end stage renal disease. Through this program, assistance is offered to patients to assist with rental and mortgage payments.
Adopt-A-Box Program
Our holiday food program provides access to kidney-friendly nutrition support. We provide a complete shopping list and meal ideas along with access to renal-friendly foods ensuring no one goes without for the holidays.
Want to sponsor Adopt-A-Box? Visit our Ways to Give page to learn how you can provide nutrition support for a kidney patient and their family.
Family Support Services
Kidney disease doesn't just affect patients – it impacts entire families. We provide support for family members who are often overlooked in the healthcare system.
"When I was diagnosed with kidney disease, I worried about how it would affect my kids. The Kidney Foundation helped us with school supplies and even made sure the kids had presents at Christmas. They didn't just help me – they helped my whole family."
— Local Kidney Patient
Support for Families with Children
Baby/Infant Supplies:
Formula, diapers, baby food, and essential items for families with young children
School Supplies:
Pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks, backpacks, and other school approved items
Clothing:
Kids clothing including school uniforms
Life Enrichment:
Sports or activity fees, camps, and other wellness expenses
Emergency & Special Needs Support
Sometimes kidney patients face unexpected emergencies or have unique needs that don't fit into standard programs. We maintain flexibility to help in these situations.
Quick Turn Around Time
Life doesn't wait for application processing. When patients face urgent situations – an unexpected bill, a broken appliance, or a sudden expense – we work to provide rapid assistance.
Case-By-Case Support
Every patient's situation is unique. If you need help with something not listed here, contact your social worker anyway. They'll work with you to find a solution.