Medical equipment loan closets in El Paso County, Texas
Medical disclaimer. Nothing here is medical advice. Equipment that fits badly can cause injury or fall risk. Ask a doctor, nurse, or physical or occupational therapist what you need and what size before you borrow.
Call first. Stock changes daily and many programs run on volunteer hours or by appointment. Confirm hours, stock, who can borrow and any deposit before you travel.
This page lists 2 programs in El Paso County, Texas that we found in public sources: 2 confirmed on the program's own page and 0 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: El Paso. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last checked. This is not a complete list of every closet in the county.
Confirmed on program pageindependent living center loan closet
Lending Closet (Volar Center for Independent Living)
El Paso, TX · El Paso County
Equipment: wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers, other
Cost as stated: Free ('There is no charge or time limit for items').
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
What the source says about equipment
Page lists wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers, diapers and similar items as examples; items change with donations.
Who can borrow (as stated)
People in need of equipment who cannot afford to buy it (page).
How to borrow (as stated)
Call to ask what is available; return the item when no longer needed.
The program's own public page (Volar CIL, an independent living center) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Confirmed on program pagehospital foundation equipment program (patient referral)
Project C.A.R.E., Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment (UMC Foundation)
El Paso, TX · El Paso County
Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, shower/bath, other
Cost as stated: Free ('provides them free of charge').
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
What the source says about equipment
Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs and hospital beds, new and gently used. For patients at University Medical Center of El Paso and El Paso Children's Hospital only.
Who can borrow (as stated)
Uninsured and financially challenged patients of UMC and El Paso Children's Hospital; need is determined by a UMC social worker referral.
How to borrow (as stated)
Ask your hospital social worker for a referral. The listed phone is the foundation office (equipment donations).
Contact (with source)
303 N. Oregon, Suite 1200, El Paso, TX 79901 Phone: (915) 521-7229(from umcfoundationelpaso.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm) Email: [email protected] Public cannot walk in: referral by a hospital social worker is required.
The program's own public page (UMC Foundation of El Paso, a hospital foundation) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
