Service Information
How to Apply:
Clients are encouraged to apply in person or by phone.
Note: A recommendation form must be completed by a regulated health care professional to access our program. Completed recommendation forms can also be faxed in or emailed to us. See "Service details" and "Referral Information" for more information.
Note: Information in French about the program is available upon request / Renseignements sur le programme sont disponibles en français sur demande.
Note: A recommendation form must be completed by a regulated health care professional to access our program. Completed recommendation forms can also be faxed in or emailed to us. See "Service details" and "Referral Information" for more information.
Note: Information in French about the program is available upon request / Renseignements sur le programme sont disponibles en français sur demande.
Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) and Manual Wheelchair Recycling Program
Canadian Red Cross - Renfrew County & District Branch
Category:
Assistive Equipment
The Canadian Red Cross will be closing its Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
Service Details
Description:
The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers affordable rentals of health equipment to individuals dealing with mobility issues, illness or injury. Equipment available includes mobility aids, walking aids & bathing aids (monthly rental fees apply).
The Manual Wheelchair Recycling Program is a partnership between Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) and the Red Cross aiming at increasing the life-cycle of adult manual wheelchairs. The program enables people to return their ADP funded manual wheelchairs to any Red Cross branch in Ontario once they are no longer needed. Wheelchairs identified for re-use are fully cleaned, disinfected, and maintained so that they can effectively and safely be used again as part of our HELP inventory.
Languages:
English
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Other notes:
Wheelchair Accessible where applicable
Cost to Client:
Our health equipment is available for rent on a monthly basis (prices are effective as of July 2014 and are subject to change without notice):
Items available for rent :
Manual wheelchairs $40.00
Elevating legrests $15.00 (each)
Companion/Transport chairs $40.00
Walkers $25.00
Rollator walkers $30.00
Canes $12.00
Crutches $12.00
Commodes $25.00
Bath transfer benches $25.00
Bath boards $15.00
Bath seats $20.00
Raised toilet seats $20.00
Toilet safety frames $15.00
Bathtub safety rails (clamp on) $12.00
Reachers/grabbers $12.00
Items available for purchase:
Commode buckets or splash guards $15.00 (each)
First month payment is due at the on-set of service. Renewal payment options include:
- cash (in person; do not send cash in the mail)
- credit card (payment can be taken by phone)
- cheque
- money order
Where in-home delivery is available, delivery fees must be paid with the initial payment at the on-set of service. Where in-home pick-up is available, the pick-up fees must be paid on the day of the pick-up at the latest. Contact your local branch to inquire about in-home delivery/pick up services.
Items available for rent :
Manual wheelchairs $40.00
Elevating legrests $15.00 (each)
Companion/Transport chairs $40.00
Walkers $25.00
Rollator walkers $30.00
Canes $12.00
Crutches $12.00
Commodes $25.00
Bath transfer benches $25.00
Bath boards $15.00
Bath seats $20.00
Raised toilet seats $20.00
Toilet safety frames $15.00
Bathtub safety rails (clamp on) $12.00
Reachers/grabbers $12.00
Items available for purchase:
Commode buckets or splash guards $15.00 (each)
First month payment is due at the on-set of service. Renewal payment options include:
- cash (in person; do not send cash in the mail)
- credit card (payment can be taken by phone)
- cheque
- money order
Where in-home delivery is available, delivery fees must be paid with the initial payment at the on-set of service. Where in-home pick-up is available, the pick-up fees must be paid on the day of the pick-up at the latest. Contact your local branch to inquire about in-home delivery/pick up services.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
16 yrs
Criteria:
To access equipment through HELP, a recommendation form must be completed by a regulated health care professional. This process guarantees that clients have been assessed and instructed on the proper use of the recommended health equipment based on their individual needs.
Documents
Referral Contact Information
Referral Processing Address:
Canadian Red Cross Renfrew County Branch
1217 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, ON K8A 7R8, Canada
1217 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, ON K8A 7R8, Canada
Referral Instructions:
Referrals are valid within a 3 month period from the date on the referral. All subsequent or additional rentals will require another referral.
Please include measurements for equipment.
Please include measurements for equipment.