What is the HELP Health Equipment Loan Program, Inc.?

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H.E.L.P., the Health Equipment Loan Program, also sometimes known as the HELP Medical Closet, is a community-based free loan program for durable medical equipment.

H.E.L.P. began in 2014 as a way to serve the local community. Research led us to believe that we had both a need and a readily available supply of used durable medical equipment. The gently used pieces were collected from businesses and individuals in the community. A location was found. Volunteers for manning the medical closet and for some pick-up and deliveries stepped up to the task.

Equipment Loans are free regardless of financial circumstance. The standard loan for most durable equipment is three (3) months. Hospital beds are loaned for six months. Please call to renew if you need your loan longer.

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There is no age, disability, residency, or financial restrictions to take a loan from our closet.

You can contact us in one of three ways. 

  1. Send an email to helpfacility@comcast.net to ask a question or see if equipment you need is available. 
  2. Call during open hours at 540.324.6186.
  3. Come to the facility during open hours. See hours of operation above. 

A signed legal document informs the borrower that equipment may be used and releases the facility from liability of said loans.

All equipment and disposables are available at no cost. We welcome equipment and tax deductible monetary donations to assist with overhead costs. 

We offer these items to the community at no cost, and welcome tax deductible’ donations to assist with the overhead costs.