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PKD Bridge

Other resources

PKD Bridge is a small, independent project written for teenagers. These organizations cover ground we do not: general kidney information, finding a specialist, a support line, and resources for parents. PKD Bridge is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of them.

General kidney information

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Plain-language health information from the National Institutes of Health.
American Kidney Fund, polycystic kidney disease A national kidney charity’s overview of PKD, including a downloadable ADPKD fact sheet.
National Kidney Foundation, polycystic kidney disease General information on PKD from a national kidney organization.

PKD Foundation

Find Care A directory for finding a nephrologist or PKD center.
Hope Line 816-931-2600, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. A phone line for people affected by PKD.
Resources for parents For parents of children with PKD.

If you need support right now, the crisis lines in the note below are available at any hour.