Loan Closets
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Loan closets provide free and low-cost medical equipment on a long-term loan basis. Equipment provided includes manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, walkers, canes, hospital beds, bathroom equipment, and more.
Washington
Helpline House
Located in Bainbridge Island, Helpline House offers crutches, walkers, toilet and bath equipment, wheelchairs and seated walkers. A deposit is required for some items.
- Location: 282 Knechtel Way NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 - Phone: 206-842-7621
- Email: helpline@helplinehouse.org
Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands – Donor Closet
This nonprofit organization provides affordable medical and mobility equipment to individuals with MS, with locations in Edmonds, Spokane, and Tacoma.
- Edmonds Phone: 425-712-1807
- Spokane Phone: 509-487-4119
- Tacoma Phone: 253-327-1033
Bridge Ministries
Bridge Ministries provides wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bath benches, and other equipment at little or no cost to low-income individuals with disabilities.
- Location: 12356 Northup Way, Suite 103
Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: 425-885-1006
- Email: bridge@bridgemin.org
Thurston County Medical Equipment Bank
The medical equipment bank provides free medical equipment and/or supplies to those who cannot afford to purchase their own. Borrowers return equipment when finished. Locations in Lacey and Yelm.
- Phone: 360-491-3000
KC-Help Wenatchee
This program, through Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Catholic Church, provides used medical equipment for in-home use.
- Phone: 509-888-3050
KC-Help Kennewick/Tri-Cities
This program, through Knights of Columbus in the Tri-Cities area, provides used medical equipment for in-home use.
- Contacts:
- Brother Knights at Council 10653: wbrever@aol.com
- Office of the Parish of Holy Spirit: 509-735-8558
- Brother Jerry Rhoads, local Tri-Cities coordinator from Richland Council 3307: 509-946-3391
A Caring Closet
A Caring Closet is a Clark County nonprofit that provides gently used Durable Medical Equipment to those in need at no cost. They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm.
- Location: 1206-C NE 146th Street
Vancouver, WA 98685 - Phone: 360-258-0039
- Email: info@acaringcloset.org
The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter
The Evergreen Chapter of the ALS Association loans out durable medical equipment and augmentative communication devices, free of charge, to individuals with ALS.
- Phone: 425-656-1650
The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter
The ALS Association’s Oregon & SW Washington Chapter loans out durable medical equipment and augmentative communication devices, free of charge, to individuals with ALS.
- Phone: 503-238-5559
- Email: info@alsoregon.org
Oregon
The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter
The ALS Association’s Oregon & SW Washington Chapter loans out durable medical equipment and augmentative communication devices, free of charge, to individuals with ALS.
- Phone: 503-238-5559
- Email: info@alsoregon.org
ACCESS Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
ACCESS loans medical equipment at no cost to residents with short-term needs. There are no eligibility requirements and equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Location: 3661 Lear Way
Medford, OR 97504 - Phone: 541-779-6691, ext. 305
- Email: ckline@accesshelps.org
Clearview Disability Resource Center Medical Loan Closet
Clearview Disability Resource Center offers a community-based loan closet for individuals who need temporary use of medical equipment. It is available at no cost to anyone in need.
- Location: 307 SW 6th St
Pendleton, OR 97801 - Phone: 541-276-1130
- Email: clearviewoffice23@gmail.com
St. John Episcopal Church – Medical Loan Closet
St. John’s Medical Loan Closet offers temporary loans of mobility equipment at no charge. Equipment is typically borrowed for a three-month period, but there is flexibility for longer terms.
- Location: 795 Franklin Ave
Bandon, OR 97411 - Phone: 541-590-2443
- Email: stjohnsloancloset@gmail.com
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland, Oregon, Inc. (MSSP) Equipment Closet
MSSP’s Equipment Closet offers free medical equipment, including manual and motorized wheelchairs, scooters, and canes, to those with MS who live in Oregon or SW Washington.
- Phone: 503-297-9544