Barry County Loan Programs
BACK TO Michigan DIRECTORYDisability Network Southwest Michigan-Ramp Program
Details
517 E. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-345-1516
Website: http://www.dnswm.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Counties Served
Kalamazoo, Berrien, Van Buren, Calhoun, Barry, Branch, Cass, St. Joseph
Requirements
Eligible persons with a disability living in Kalamazoo, Berrien, Van Buren, Calhoun, Barry, Branch, Cass, or St. Joseph counties.
Lending Period
Equipment
Ramp Program; Call for more information.
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
Details
517 E.Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Berrien/Cass office
2900 Lakeview St. Joseph, MI 49085
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: Kalamazoo Office 269-345-1516
Berrien/Cass Office 269-985-0111
Website: http://www.dnswm.org
Hours
Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Counties Served
Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
Requirements
Anyone with a disability living in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van Buren Counties
Lending Period
Equipment
Power Mobility (power scooters, wheelchairs, etc.) Please call to check for availability.
VFW Delton Post 422
Details
10353 Stoney Pointe Dr.
Delton, MI 49046
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-623-2278
Hours
Every Day noon - 8:00pm
Counties Served
Barry
Requirements
Anyone
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, crutches, shower chairs, etc. Please call to check for availability.
Barry County Commission on Aging
Details
320 W. Woodlawn Avenue
Hastings, MI 49058
State: Michigan
Email: bccoa@barrycounty.org
Phone Number: 269-948-4856
Website: http://barrycountycoa.org/
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Counties Served
Barry
Requirements
60+ and a Barry County resident
Lending Period
Up to 6 months
Equipment
Hospital Equipment Rental Program - The COA's Hospital Rental Program is designed to provide senior citizens with the opportunity to rent good quality, gently used durable medical equipment at an affordable cost. Items are intended for short-term usage, up to six (6) months. Items available for rental include: walkers, canes, crutches, bath benches, bath stools, commodes, raised commode seats, wheelchairs and Hoyer lifts. Due to storage limitations, we are unable to provide rental of hospital beds, lift chairs and scooters at this time. Please call to check for equipment availability. Equipment rents for $10 - $25/item for a 6 month period. Gently used equipment donations are gladly accepted.
Alternatives in Motion
Details
2215 29th St., Suite A6
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
State: Michigan
Email: info@aimgr.org
Phone Number: 616-493-2620
877-468-9335
Website: http://www.aimgr.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Counties Served
Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Mecosta, Ionia, Barry, Allegan, Van Buren, Kalamazoo
Requirements
Individuals and families demonstrating financial need and medical verification.
Lending Period
We place the equipment with persons with disabilities permanently.
Equipment
Mobility Equipment -Our mission is to enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.
Family Network of Wyoming
Details
1029 44th SW Street
Wyoming, Michigan 49509
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 616-885-9919
Website: http://www.familynow.us
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm
Counties Served
Kent,Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Montcalm, Barry, Allegan
Requirements
Must be able to provide a picture ID at time of rental. Borrowing is free and open to all income levels in Kent County and surrounding areas. A donation is appreciated but NOT a requirement to use the closet.
Lending Period
Up to 1 year
Equipment
Hospital beds, commodes, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, knee scooters, raised toilet seats, shower/bathtub seats, transfer benches. We RECOMMEND you call to check for availability of item(s) before coming in.
Eaton Community Palliative Care Residence and Offices
Details
2675 South Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
State: Michigan
Email: echospice@voyager.net
Phone Number: 517-543-5310
Website: http://www.echospice.org
Hours
Counties Served
Eaton, Clinton, Ingham, Ionia, Barry, Calhoun, Jackson
Requirements
Anyone
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Equipment may include chair lifts, walkers, wheelchairs, grab bars, commodes and more. Limited supply, please call in advance to check current stock.
Provider also receives donations of bed pads, diapers and other care items on limited basis.
Surplus Health Supplies For Missions
Details
Battle Creek (See information under Equipment)
State: Michigan
Email: info@surplushealthsupplies.org
Phone Number:
Website: http://www.surplushealthsupplies.org
Hours
Counties Served
Berrien,Cass, St. Joseph, Allegan, Barry, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Ingham, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren
Requirements
Lending Period
Equipment
Surplus Health Supplies For Missions collects medical supplies for medical mission trips and people in the community. To contact us regarding donating items, inventory lists, requests for items, voluteering or any other issue, please contact us by email at info@surplushealthsupplies.org.
The Surplus Health Supplies for Missions office is located on the grounds of the Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity. Deliveries of donations will only be accepted through appointment temporarily. This is due to the fire at Habitat for Humanity Battle Creek Store. Sorry for the inconvenience.
ALS Association - Michigan Chapter
Details
West Michigan Office
678 Front Ave NW., Suite 177
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
East Michigan Office
675 East Big Beaver Rd., Suite 207
Troy, MI 48083
State: Michigan
Email: fightals@alsa-michigan.org
Phone Number: West Michigan Office:616-459-1900
East Michigan Office:248-680-6540
Website: http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer/?pagename=MI_homepage
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Persons diagnosed with ALS
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Medical Equipment and Augmentative Communication Devices Loan Program - Please call our office for more information. Donations are gladly accepted. Volunteers are welcome.
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan
(Provides Financial loans for Purchasing Medical Equipment and assistive technology)
Details
1325 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
State: Michigan
Email: ucp@ucpmichigan.org
Phone Number: 800-828-2714 (Michigan only)
517-203-1200 Press option 2 (Brenda)
Website: http://www.ucpmichigan.org/
Hours
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Individuals with any form of disability living in Michigan
Lending Period
Equipment
(This organization does not loan or accept medical equipment. They provide financial support for purchasing equipment.)
Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund and Michigan Employment Loan Fund. Please call 517-203-1200 press option 2.
The AT Loan program is being updated. Please contact us to be added to our email/mailing list to be notified when the new AT Loan program starts.
Michigan CPAP Bank
Details
University of Michigan
C 712 Med Inn Building
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5845
State: Michigan
Email: helenas@med.umich.edu
Phone Number: 734-232-3964
Website: http://www.uofmhealth.org/news/cpap-bank-0509
Hours
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Prescription and a Copy of Sleep Study is Required
We are unable to provide education regarding PAP therapy for non- University of Michigan patients.
Lending Period
Equipment
Machines: CPAP, BiPAP, Auto CPAP, Auto BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS and other 'PAP' machines.
CPAP Supplies: Masks, Tubing, and other related supplies
We are no longer accepting donations of CPAP machines, but donations of CPAP supplies (masks, tubing, filters, humidifier chambers, etc.) are gladly accepted. CPAP supplies must be new and in unopened sealed bags.
Donations may be dropped off or mailed to
University of Michigan
C 712 Med Inn Building
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5845
If you are dropping off a donation please go to the 7th floor.
(We are unable to accept Nebulizers.)
Buddy-to-Buddy
Volunteer Veteran Program
Details
2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA
State: Michigan
Email: buddytobuddyvvp@umich.edu
Phone Number: 1-888-822-8339
Website: http://www.buddytobuddy.org
Hours
Monday-Friday 9am- 3pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Buddy-to-Buddy serves Michigan service members and veterans of all service eras, branches and discharge types.
Lending Period
N/A
Equipment
The Buddy-to-Buddy Program does not provide medical equipment. The program provides peer support from a fellow veteran who is trained to provide linkage to appropriate local, state, and federal resources for service members and veterans.
ALS of Michigan
Details
24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48075
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-882-5764
Website: http://www.alsofmichigan.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and PLS patients only
Lending Period
There is no charge for ALS and PLS patients to borrow equipment. Equipment may be borrowed for as long as needed.
Equipment
Canes, Communication Devices, Wheelchair Ramps, Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Cushions, Shower Chairs, Commodes, Bedside Tables, Transfer Boards, Walkers, Transfer Chairs, Recliner Lift Chairs,Hoyer Lifts, eating utensils, etc.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Details
GREATER MICHIGAN
2133 University Park Drive #400
Okemos, MI 48864
DETROIT AREA
950 Stephenson Highway, Suite 209
Troy, MI
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number:
GREATER MICHIGAN: ( 517) 706-0348
DETROIT AREA: (734) 416-7076
Website: http://www.mda.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Must have a neuromuscular disease covered by the organization. (Go to MDA.org for a list of diseases covered.)
Lending Period
Equipment
The Muscular Dystrophy Association operates medical equipment loaner closets in Michigan. This program offers medical equipment, as available, for loan at no charge to registered patients for as long a period as is needed. To find an MDA location near you please call 800-572-1717.
Easter Seals Michigan AgrAbility
Details
4065 Mission Hills Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
State: Others
Email: NStoller@essmichigan.org
Phone Number: 1-800-956-4106
Website: http://www.michiganagrability.org
Hours
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Farmers With Disabilities
Lending Period
Equipment
ESM-AgrAbility staff helps farm operations adjust to and manage disabling conditions, such as, arthritis, chronic back pain, joint injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, hearing loss and any other condition that may limit a farmer’s ability to work.
Information and referral services and farm-site assessments are offered at no cost to the farmer. The cost of new equipment or modifications made to old equipment, the farm operation, or the farm home is typically covered through the state via Michigan Rehabilitation Services. ESM-AgrAbility staff will help the farmer navigate the state system to access these supporting funds.
Please click on the website link for more information.
Paralyzed Veterans of America/Michigan Chapter
Details
40550 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48375 USA
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-638-6782
Website: http://www.michiganpva.org/
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Anyone in need is eligible
Lending Period
You may keep the equipment as long as necessary
Equipment
Equipment Donation Program focuses on the needs of people with spinal cord injury or disease. We only accept items that help people with mobility issues. For example, we accept donations of wheelchairs, power chairs, adaptive sports equipment, hoists, lifts, and other items that help people who cannot easily move.
C. P. Daily Living
Journal & Resources for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Counties Served
ALL
Requirements
Lending Period
Equipment
Please click on the website link for helpful advice on equipment, as well as resources for equipment. CP Daily Living is designed to give families and caregivers dealing with CP a central place for practical information and resources within the context of an emotionally-supportive community. They are a central news source offering the latest information about CP advocacy, research, and international events.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Details
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
State: Others
Email:
Phone Number: 410-659-9314
Website: http://www.nfb.org
Hours
Counties Served
ALL
Requirements
Lending Period
Equipment
Visit our website at www.nfb.org for an application, and resource information.