Free equipment loan programs

<p class="page-introduction">Equipment loan programs provide short-term access to equipment at no cost. Please note that many programs can only supply equipment on a short-term basis&nbsp;and that some products may have a waitlist. Search by region:</p> <p class="page-introduction rteindent1"><a href="#Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands">Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands</a><br /> <a href="#Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland">Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(east to Hope;&nbsp;north to Pemberton)</span></em><br /> <a href="#Okanagan and Central British Columbia">Okanagan and Central British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(includes Lillooet, Merritt,&nbsp;Princeton)</span></em><br /> <a href="#Eastern British Columbia">Eastern British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(Grand Forks and further east) </span></em><br /> <a href="#Northern British Columbia">Northern British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(Williams Lake to Yukon border)</span></em></p> <hr /> <p class="page-introduction rteindent4"><a id="Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands" name="Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands"></a></p> <h3>Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through&nbsp;smart devices, switches or&nbsp;environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="http://cvilrc.bc.ca/">Cowichan Valley Independent Living</a><br /> A donation-based program that provides consumers with quality medical aids and equipment&nbsp;needed to improve their health and well-being.</li> <li><a href="http://gabriolaambulancesociety.org/Equipment-Loans.html">Gabriola Ambulance Society</a><br /> Includes Gabriola Island and Mudge Island</li> <li><a href="http://mayneislandhealth.ca/services/">Mayne Island Health Centre Association</a></li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada&nbsp;</a><br /> Provides equipment loans to the entire province, but only for people with MS; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Victoria, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Campbell River, Sayward, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Powell River and Salt Spring Island.</li> <li><a href="http://sookecontact.com/">Sooke Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard</a><br /> Includes Sooke, Colwood, Langford and Victoria</li> <li><a href="https://find.healthlinkbc.ca/ResourceView2.aspx?org=53965&amp;agencynum=17668050">Wescom Medi-Lend</a><br /> Provides short-term medical equipment loan services to individuals who have injuries and are living on the Westshore.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><a name="Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland"></a></p> <h3>Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through&nbsp;smart devices, switches or&nbsp;environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://bowenlibrary.ca/services-programs/our-services/med-shed-medical-equipment-lending-program/">Bowen Island Medical Equipment Lending Program</a><br /> Only available to residents of Bowen Island (part of Metro Vancouver Regional District).</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada (Burnaby)</a><br /> Only for people with MS; requires that an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professional fill out a form first; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following<strong> </strong>locations: White Rock, Richmond, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Squamish and Powell River.</li> <li><a href="http://www.assistive-technology.ca/eqloan.html">Vancouver Coastal Health</a><br /> GF Strong Rehab Centre (Greater Vancouver) provides equipment evaluation services and equipment loans.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><a id="Okanagan and Central British Columbia" name="Okanagan and Central British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Okanagan and Central British Columbia</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through&nbsp;smart devices, switches or&nbsp;environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada (Kamloops and Kelowna)</a><br /> Only for people with MS; requires a referral from&nbsp;an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Princeton, Merritt, Lillooet, Cawston, Oliver, Ashcroft, Penticton, West Kelowna, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Enderby.</li> <li><a href="https://sunshinecoasthealthcareauxiliary.com/what-we-do/the-loan-cupboard/" target="_blank">Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary - The Hospital Loan Cupboard</a><br /> Provides residents of the Sunshine Coast with hospital-type equipment for short-term loan, free of charge.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><a name="Eastern British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Eastern British Columbia</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through&nbsp;smart devices, switches or&nbsp;environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada</a><br /> Provides equipment loans to the entire province, but only for people with MS; closest office is in Kamloops or Kelowna; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professional; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Grand Forks, Cranbrook, Fernie, Creston, Elkford, Kaslo, Nelson, Invermere, Castlegar, Trail, Edgewood and Revelstoke.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><a name="Northern British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Northern British Columbia</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through&nbsp;smart devices, switches or&nbsp;environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada</a><br /> In Prince George; only for people with MS; requires a referral from an&nbsp;occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Clearwater, Prince George, Mackenzie, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Fort Nelson. (Whitehorse is also available by referral for very northern residents if it is closer than other offices or provides different equipment.)</li> </ul>

<p class="page-introduction">Equipment loan programs provide short-term access to equipment at no cost. Please note that many programs can only supply equipment on a short-term basis and that some products may have a waitlist. Search by region:</p> <p class="page-introduction rteindent1"><a href="#Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands">Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands</a><br /><a href="#Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland">Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(east to Hope; north to Pemberton)</span></em><br /><a href="#Okanagan and Central British Columbia">Okanagan and Central British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(includes Lillooet, Merritt, Princeton)</span></em><br /><a href="#Eastern British Columbia">Eastern British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(Grand Forks and further east) </span></em><br /><a href="#Northern British Columbia">Northern British Columbia</a> <em><span style="color:#777777">(Williams Lake to Yukon border)</span></em></p> <hr /><p class="page-introduction rteindent4"><a id="Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands" name="Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands"></a></p> <h3>Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through smart devices, switches or environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="http://cvilrc.bc.ca/">Cowichan Valley Independent Living</a><br /> A donation-based program that provides consumers with quality medical aids and equipment needed to improve their health and well-being.</li> <li><a href="http://gabriolaambulancesociety.org/Equipment-Loans.html">Gabriola Ambulance Society</a><br /> Includes Gabriola Island and Mudge Island</li> <li><a href="http://mayneislandhealth.ca/services/">Mayne Island Health Centre Association</a></li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada </a><br /> Provides equipment loans to the entire province, but only for people with MS; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Victoria, Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Campbell River, Sayward, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Powell River and Salt Spring Island.</li> <li><a href="http://sookecontact.com/">Sooke Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard</a><br /> Includes Sooke, Colwood, Langford and Victoria</li> <li><a href="https://find.healthlinkbc.ca/ResourceView2.aspx?org=53965&amp;agencynum=17668050">Wescom Medi-Lend</a><br /> Provides short-term medical equipment loan services to individuals who have injuries and are living on the Westshore.</li> </ul><hr /><p><a name="Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland" id="Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland"></a></p> <h3>Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through smart devices, switches or environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://bowenlibrary.ca/services-programs/our-services/med-shed-medical-equipment-lending-program/">Bowen Island Medical Equipment Lending Program</a><br /> Only available to residents of Bowen Island (part of Metro Vancouver Regional District).</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada (Burnaby)</a><br /> Only for people with MS; requires that an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professional fill out a form first; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following<strong> </strong>locations: White Rock, Richmond, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Squamish and Powell River.</li> <li><a href="http://www.assistive-technology.ca/eqloan.html">Vancouver Coastal Health</a><br /> GF Strong Rehab Centre (Greater Vancouver) provides equipment evaluation services and equipment loans.</li> </ul><hr /><p><a id="Okanagan and Central British Columbia" name="Okanagan and Central British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Okanagan and Central British Columbia</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through smart devices, switches or environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada (Kamloops and Kelowna)</a><br /> Only for people with MS; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Princeton, Merritt, Lillooet, Cawston, Oliver, Ashcroft, Penticton, West Kelowna, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Enderby.</li> <li><a href="https://sunshinecoasthealthcareauxiliary.com/what-we-do/the-loan-cupboard/" target="_blank">Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary - The Hospital Loan Cupboard</a><br /> Provides residents of the Sunshine Coast with hospital-type equipment for short-term loan, free of charge.</li> </ul><hr /><p><a name="Eastern British Columbia" id="Eastern British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Eastern British Columbia</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through smart devices, switches or environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada</a><br /> Provides equipment loans to the entire province, but only for people with MS; closest office is in Kamloops or Kelowna; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professional; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Grand Forks, Cranbrook, Fernie, Creston, Elkford, Kaslo, Nelson, Invermere, Castlegar, Trail, Edgewood and Revelstoke.</li> </ul><hr /><p><a name="Northern British Columbia" id="Northern British Columbia"></a></p> <h3>Northern British Columbia</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://technologyforliving.org/how-we-help/technology-for-independent-living-program-til/" target="_blank">BCITS Technology for Independent Living Program (TIL)</a><br /> The TIL program provides a variety of electronic devices to assist users with accessing their home environment, through smart devices, switches or environmental control systems.</li> <li><a href="https://mssociety.ca/support-services/programs-and-services/200/equipment-provision-program-bc-yukon">MS Society of Canada</a><br /> In Prince George; only for people with MS; requires a referral from an occupational therapist, doctor or other healthcare professionals; based on financial need.</li> <li><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/british-columbia-and-yukon-programs-and-services-results?category=296cd2d4-b79f-463a-907a-875804ec76c2#iyc-filter">Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program</a><br /> Requires a referral from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or occupational therapist. Available in the following locations: Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Clearwater, Prince George, Mackenzie, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Fort Nelson. (Whitehorse is also available by referral for very northern residents if it is closer than other offices or provides different equipment.)</li> </ul>