HelpLine - A Community Service Lifeline

Do you have questions about your kidneys? 
Was someone close to you recently diagnosed with a kidney disease?
Do you need more information?

Submit your questions here:

Need Immediate Answers?

For over ten years, the American Kidney Fund has offered a nation-wide, toll-free HelpLine for kidney patients, their family and friends, and the general public.  Call our toll-free number at 1.866.300.2900 to speak to one of our trained health educators, social workers and patient services staff.

Our staff answer questions every day about:

• AKF Programs
• Chronic kidney disease
• Dialysis
• Kidney transplants
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Paying for treatment
• Kidney cancer
• Organ donation
• Specific kidney disorders
• Kidney-friendly nutrition

Spanish-speaking staff are also available to answer your questions!
Click here for more information in Spanish.

Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
                                Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST