Course Resources
This resource provides a list of resources referenced in each course. Click on the resource name on the document to be linked the resource.
ESRD Network Map
This map shows the states in each ESRD Network and provides the Network name and telephone number.
Peer Mentor Frequently Asked Questions
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Peer Mentoring Program.
Quick Reference Guide
This one page flyer highlights key tips to remember when mentoring.
Staying Connected
This resource provides tips on how peers can connect virtually.
Video: Kidney Connection: A Patient Peer Mentoring Program
This short video explains how a dialysis patient could benefit from joining the Kidney Connection Patient Peer Mentoring Program.
Video: Let’s Practice Peer Mentoring
This short video provides a brief look into a discussion between a peer mentor and mentee about vascular access.
New Patient Information
This flyer provides tips and resources for new patients.
Learning Modules
These modules provide additional information and resources to support peer mentoring.
- Staying Active and Involved If You Have Kidney Disease
- Staying Active and Involved If You Have Kidney Disease (Spanish)
- Putting Your Well-Being First
- Putting Your Well-Being First (Spanish)
- Understanding Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Understanding Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Spanish
- How to Create a Life Plan
- How to Create a Life Plan (Spanish)
- Reducing Hospitalizations, Readmissions, and Emergency Room Visits
- Reducing Hospitalization, Readmission, and Emergency Room Visits (Spanish)
- Understanding Health Equity
- Understanding Health Equity (Spanish)
Patient Journal
Journaling can offer support for emotional and physical healing. In between mentoring sessions this resource can help you write your thoughts and feelings as you reflect on your personal journey.
- Download or print this journal template OR
- Use writing prompts to journal in a notebook
Goal Setting
These tools may help you organize your thoughts and give priority to what is most important to you. Setting goals can help you clarify what you wish to accomplish during your peer mentoring sessions, and with your care plan.
