Hospital Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Free Medical Equipment for Home Use
The Hospital Equipment Loan Program (HELP), managed by the Freemasons, offers a free loan of durable medical and health equipment for home use. This program operates like a lending library, allowing individuals to borrow essential medical equipment for as long as they need, free of charge. Borrowers are simply asked to return items clean and in good condition, ready for others to use.
Key details about the program include:
Key details about the program include:
- Free Equipment Loans: The program is open to anyone in need of home medical equipment. There are no fees, and donations are optional.
- Home Use Only: Equipment is only available for home use, not for care facilities.
- Volunteers-Run: The entire program is run by Freemason volunteers and their families, emphasizing community support.
- Pickup Location and Times: Items can be picked up on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 Noon at the Woburn location, with additional locations in Centerville (Cape Cod) and Westfield (Springfield).
- Equipment Donations: The program accepts donations of gently used medical equipment, but cannot take broken items, unclean supplies, or specific medical equipment like electric wheelchairs or medicines.
- Monetary Donations: Donations to support the program can be made via mail or PayPal.
Hospital Equipment Resources for Children
Children's Equipment Through REquipment, Inc
For families seeking pediatric medical equipment, REquipment offers an excellent complementary service. They specialize in:
Key Benefits of REquipment, Inc
REquipment provides comprehensive services that make medical equipment accessible to Massachusetts residents:
How to Access Services
Contact REquipment at 1-800-261-9841 to learn about available equipment and delivery options.
For families seeking pediatric medical equipment, REquipment offers an excellent complementary service. They specialize in:
- Adapted strollers
- Pediatric wheelchairs
- Gait trainers
- Standing frames
Key Benefits of REquipment, Inc
REquipment provides comprehensive services that make medical equipment accessible to Massachusetts residents:
- All equipment is thoroughly sanitized and refurbished
- Free delivery throughout Massachusetts
- No-cost equipment for qualified recipients
- Environmentally conscious program that diverts equipment from landfills
How to Access Services
Contact REquipment at 1-800-261-9841 to learn about available equipment and delivery options.