The Kidney Foundation has created a unique and FREE online platform to help support the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of kidney patients and caregivers.
 

Resources

Additional Supports for Your Wellness Journey

We recognize there are many excellent resources available to support your overall health and wellbeing. Below we have provided links to some additional wellness content and information from key kidney stakeholder agencies, including our very own Kidney Foundation of Canada. We know this is just a starting point and will continue to add to this list. If you are aware of other wellness resources you think would be helpful to kidney patients and caregivers, we encourage you to email us.

 
 

Newly Diagnosed Links

Detection & Warning Signs - Kidney Foundation

Dial 811 to find health information and services - Health Link

Getting into the Driver’s Seat – a Guide to Managing Your Kidney Health - Victoria BC Kidney Care Clinic

Living Well with CKD - BC Renal

Living with Reduced Kidney Function – Kidney Foundation’s Patient Manual

Kidney Self-Management – BC Renal Information and Tools

Newly Diagnosed - Kidney Foundation

Risk Factors - Kidney Foundation

What is Kidney Disease - Kidney Foundation

 

Staying Active Links

Canadian 24-hour Movement Guides – Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

Cycling on Dialysis – SOS Medical Foundation

Dial 811 to speak with a qualified exercise professional - Health Link

Physical Well-Being – My Kidneys My Health

Resistance Exercises - Diabetes Canada

Live in Winnipeg check out in-person Kidney Fit Classes - Manitoba Renal Program

Eating Well Links

CKD Food and Diet – My Kidneys My Health

Dial 811 to speak with a registered dietitian - Health Link

Eating Out on a Renal Diet - Kidney Community Kitchen

Grocery Shopping for your Kidney Diet – BC Renal

Healthy Eating Guidelines for People with Early Chronic Kidney Disease – Heath Link BC, Ministry of Health (available in English, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese)

Kidney Community Kitchen – Information and Tools to Help You Manage Your Renal Diet  – Kidney Foundation

Kidney Diet (Basic Information plus Shopping List) - BC Renal

Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium - Health Link BC

Plant-Based Foods - Health Link BC

Understanding Sodium - Health Link BC

Mental Wellbeing Links

Anxiety – BC Renal

Bounce Back – Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Association of Music Therapists 

CBT Skills Online Courses (referral is required)

CKD and Mental Health Webinar (previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation

Chronic Disease Self Management Program – University of Victoria

Deep Breathing Exercises – BC Renal

Elan Wellness – Meg Gorosh, Founder

Finding Humour in Difficult Topics Webinar (previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation

Francine Gosselin Coaching – Wellness Coaching

Managing Fatigue with Kidney Disease Webinar (previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation 

Managing Stress – BC Renal

Mental Health Resources – BC Renal

Mental Health and Wellness in First Nations and Inuit Communities

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE | 310-6789 (no area code needed)

Mental Well-being – My Kidneys My Health

Music Therapy Association of BC   

Patient Teaching Tool on Fatigue – BC Renal

Progressive Muscle Relaxation – BC Renal

Self-Management – BC Renal

Wellness Together Canada

We’re Here to Help

Socially Connecting Links

Kidney Foundation Peer Support – Kidney Foundation

Request Peer (Support) Mentoring – Kidney Foundation

Caregiver Connections Webinar (previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation

Kidney Friends Circle Facebook Page – Hosted by Kidney Families

General Resources