St joseph County Loan Programs
BACK TO Michigan DIRECTORYLending Hands of Michigan Inc.
Details
2403 Helen St.
Portage, MI 49002
State: Michigan
Email: info@lendinghandsmi.org
Phone Number: 269-567-4381
Website: http://www.LendingHandsMi.org
Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Thursday -- 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Saturday -- 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Closed Tuesday, Sunday and holidays.
Counties Served
Allegan, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
Requirements
Anyone residing in Allegan,Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren Counties.
Lending Period
7 months, (3 months for Knee Scooters)
Equipment
Bath transfer benches, bath transfer/slide boards, bath tub rails bed rails, canes, commodes, crutches, dressing sticks, hi-rise toilet seats, hospital over-bed tables, I.V. stands, leg lifts, Reachers, Shoe horns, shower chairs, shower stools, sock aides, transport chairs, walkers and manual wheelchairs. Knee Scooters may be borrowed for 3 months
We are accepting used eye glasses for Lions Clubs International for redistribution to the needy of Latin America.
We are also accepting adult diapers but not for distribution.
Disability 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.
RiverBend Cancer Services
Details
3516 East Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
State: Michigan
Email: info@riverbendcancerservices.org
Phone Number: 574-287-4197
Website: http://www.riverbendcancerservices.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am -4:30pm
Counties Served
Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph
Requirements
Anyone in our community who is living with a cancer diagnosis.
Lending Period
Equipment
Because of the generosity of others, RiverBend has a supply of durable medical equipment to lend. If you are in need of a walker, bath bench or even medical supplies or incontinence products, please contact us. We also have a wig salon and provide free wigs, bras and prosthetics. If you are no longer using a piece of durable medical equipment or have left over medical supplies related to cancer or surgical recovery, please check with us, we may be able to offer them to someone in need.
Sturgis Hospital Loan Guild
Details
916 Myrtle Ave.
Sturgis, MI 49091
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-651-7824
Hours
Counties Served
St. Joseph
Requirements
Lending Period
Determined at time of loan
Equipment
Wheelchairs, Walkers, and Commodes for patients and home care patients
SJC Veterans Services
Details
125 Main St
Centerville, MI 49032
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-467-5512
Hours
Counties Served
St. Joseph
Requirements
Must Be A Veteran
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Wheelchairs, Power Chairs, Scooters, etc. Please call to check for availability.
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging
Details
103 S. Douglas
Three Rivers, MI 49093
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-279-8083 or
800-641-9899
Website: http://www.sjccoa.com
Hours
Counties Served
St. Joseph
Requirements
Seniors 60 years or older, spouses and the caregivers of seniors; live in St. Joseph County
Lending Period
long-term loan
Equipment
Gently used and clean durable medical equipment. Items include walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, toilet lifts and canes
American Legion -Sturgis
Details
500 W Chicago Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-651-9095
Hours
Counties Served
St. Joseph
Requirements
Anyone may borrow equipment. Deposit may be required for some items.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Wheelchairs, Crutches, Walkers, Shower Chairs, etc.
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.