Please continue to visit the AAKP Web site for local support group listings. Patient support group information will be updated as it becomes available.

 AUSTIN

Name: Central Texas Kidney Support Group
Location: North Austin Medical Center, Classroom ZA
12221 North Mopac
Austin, TX 78758
Time: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact: David Diehl, 512-901-2883, david.diehl@stdavids.com
Additional Information: The mission of the Central Texas Kidney Support Group is to provide a safe format for renal patients and their families to discuss common issues and identify resources. Most sessions are informal meetings where attendees can aks questions and receive feedback from other members. Presentations by guest speakers occur three to four times each year.

HOUSTON

Name: Making Ends Meet
Location: Memorial Hermann Wellness Center - 7731
SW Freeway
Houston, TX
Time: Twice a month, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Lyndon B. Carter, 281-650-5186, info@beforedialysishookup.org
Additional Information: The Making Ends Meet group provide information commonly offered by social workers in the form of a workshop. The workshop is led by former and current patients.

Name: Transplant Partners at Memorial Hermann Hospital
Location: Palmer Memorial Church
6211 Main St.
Houston, TX 77030
Time: First Monday of each month, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Penelope Loughhead, LMSW, 713-704-5744, penelope.loughhead@memorialhermann.org
Additional Information: This group is led by two social workers and geared towards individuals who have had a kidney, pancreas or liver transplant. Meetings feature presentations by health care professionals, followed by informal discussion.

LUBBOCK

Name: West Texas Transplant and Dialysis Support Group
Location: University Medical Center
McInturff Conference Center, 2nd Floor
602 Indiana Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79415
Time: Last Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: Amie Duemer, LMSW, 806-761-0710, aduemer@teamumc.com
Additional Information: The mission of the West Texas Transplant and Dialysis Support Group is to encourage, educate and advocate for transplant and dialysis patients, family members and caregivers.

SAN ANGELO

Name: Concho Valley Kidney Support Group
Location: Shannon Medical Center
120 East Harris Street
San Angelo, TX 76903
Time: First Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
The group meets in the Legacy Room II on the second floor
Contact: Sherry De Mory, 325-763-9838
Additional Information: The mission of the Concho Valley Kidney Support Group is to provide education and support to transplant recipients, dialysis patients, family members and caregivers. Meetings feature presentations by local healthcare professionals followed by a group discussion in an open forum setting.

SAN ANTONIO 

Name: Lone Star Support Group
Location: 15738 Knollcliff
San Antonio, TX 78247
Time: Please call for upcoming meeting dates and information
Contact: Liz Lampright, 210-641-6000