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Free medical equipment loan closets in Connecticut: 9 programs listed

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 fee before you travel.

This page lists the 9 programs we found in Connecticut from public sources: 5 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 4 marked Unconfirmed: call to verify. This is a partial list, not every closet in Connecticut. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last verified. Other states are listed here; states without listings are not yet researched.

State assistive-technology programs mostly lend assistive technology (communication, daily-living and similar aids) and some also run durable-medical-equipment reuse; check each listing for what it stocks.

County pages

Fairfield County (6) · Hartford County (1) · New Haven County (1)

Fairfield County

Confirmed on program pagetown human services loan closet

Loan Closet (Darien Human Services)

Darien, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, other

Cost as stated: Free short-term loans. A refundable $50 deposit (check payable to Town of Darien) is required for wheelchairs, transport chairs, knee scooters and walkers with a seat.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, transport chairs, knee scooters, walkers, canes and crutches.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated for the loan closet on the page (the department serves Darien residents).
How to borrow (as stated): Call Human Services. Short-term loans.
Contact (with source): 2 Renshaw Road, Room 109, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: 203-656-7328 (from darienct.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Monday-Thursday 8am-5:15pm; closed Fridays and holidays
Source: https://darienct.gov/184/Human-Services
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dss/health-and-home-care/autism-spectrum-disorder/categories/assistive-technologies-and-medical-equipment.pdf
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that loans are free (with a refundable deposit on some items).

Confirmed on program pagevolunteer-run equipment lending library

Wheel It Forward lending library (Newtown branch)

Newtown, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Borrow rather than buy; a small suggested donation 'if you can' (per the page).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Durable medical equipment; the page does not list items. (GotDME, run by the same organization, lists items by branch.)
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page; borrowers join the library.
How to borrow (as stated): Join the library, select equipment, make a suggested donation, sign a liability waiver, arrange pickup. Delivery may be available case by case; call and leave a brief message.
Contact (with source): Blue Rock Storage, 12 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (203) 652-8600 (from wheelitforwardusa.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Mon, Wed, Fri 10AM-3PM, by appointment only
Source: https://www.wheelitforwardusa.org
https://dmereuse.org/reuse-resource-list/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and describes borrowing; it asks for a suggested (optional) donation rather than stating loans are free.

Confirmed on program pagevolunteer-run equipment lending library

Wheel It Forward lending library (Stamford branch)

Stamford, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Borrow rather than buy; a small suggested donation 'if you can' (per the page).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Durable medical equipment; the page does not list items. (GotDME, run by the same organization, lists items by branch.)
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page; borrowers join the library.
How to borrow (as stated): Join the library, select equipment, make a suggested donation, sign a liability waiver, arrange pickup. Delivery may be available case by case; call and leave a brief message.
Contact (with source): 48 Union Street, Stamford, CT 06906
Phone: (203) 652-8600 (from wheelitforwardusa.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Monday-Friday 10AM-3PM
Source: https://www.wheelitforwardusa.org
https://dmereuse.org/reuse-resource-list/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and describes borrowing; it asks for a suggested (optional) donation rather than stating loans are free.

Confirmed on program pagevolunteer-run equipment lending library

Wheel It Forward lending library (Stratford branch)

Stratford, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Borrow rather than buy; a small suggested donation 'if you can' (per the page).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Durable medical equipment; the page does not list items. (GotDME, run by the same organization, lists items by branch.)
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page; borrowers join the library.
How to borrow (as stated): Join the library, select equipment, make a suggested donation, sign a liability waiver, arrange pickup. Delivery may be available case by case; call and leave a brief message.
Contact (with source): 55 Lupes Dr, Stratford, CT 06615 (Bridgeport-Stratford branch)
Phone: (203) 652-8600 (from wheelitforwardusa.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Monday-Friday 10AM-3PM
Source: https://www.wheelitforwardusa.org
https://dmereuse.org/reuse-resource-list/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and describes borrowing; it asks for a suggested (optional) donation rather than stating loans are free.

Unconfirmed: call to verifytown human services loan closet

Loan Closet (New Canaan Human Services Department)

New Canaan, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, shower/bath

Cost as stated: Not stated on the town page.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: The town page lists 'Loan Closet' among Human Services programs without details. The CT DSS list names wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and shower chairs.
Who can borrow (as stated): Human Services says its free confidential services are for New Canaan residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Call Human Services.
Contact (with source): Phone: 203-594-3076 (from newcanaan.info, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Human Services main number from the town page, which lists the Loan Closet but gives no details. Not yet confirmed by a call.
Source: https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/human_services/services_programs.php
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dss/health-and-home-care/autism-spectrum-disorder/categories/assistive-technologies-and-medical-equipment.pdf
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Town's own page lists a Loan Closet program but gives no equipment, cost or eligibility details (read 2026-10-17). Call to confirm.

Unconfirmed: call to verifydisease-specific nonprofit loan program

Equipment Loan Program (ALS United Connecticut)

Stratford, CT · Fairfield County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, canes, commodes, shower/bath, hospital beds, other

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists adaptive bathroom equipment, manual and power mobility, lifts, ramps/stair lifts (Henry Unger Mobility Program), communication devices, electric hospital beds and mattresses, and small items, depending on availability.
Who can borrow (as stated): People actively registered with ALS United Connecticut. This is not a general-public closet.
How to borrow (as stated): Email the Care Services Team to discuss equipment; the page encourages a professional (PT/OT/speech) evaluation first.
Contact (with source): 99 Hawley Lane, Suite 403, Stratford, CT 06614
Phone: 203-874-5050 (from alsunitedct.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: [email protected]
Source: https://alsunitedct.org/living-with-als/equipment-loan-program/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending, but it does not say the loans are free (or states a fee). Call to confirm cost and current stock.

Hartford County

Confirmed on program pagecommunity nonprofit loan closet

Medical Equipment Loans (Suffield Community Aid)

Suffield, CT · Hartford County

Equipment: canes, walkers, shower/bath, other

Cost as stated: Free loan (per the page).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page says a small inventory including canes, walkers, bath seats and more. The CT DSS list also names commodes and wheelchairs.
Who can borrow (as stated): Suffield residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Contact Suffield Community Aid.
Contact (with source): 450 South Street, Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: 860-668-1986 (from suffieldcommunityaid.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: [email protected]
Source: https://suffieldcommunityaid.org/
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dss/health-and-home-care/autism-spectrum-disorder/categories/assistive-technologies-and-medical-equipment.pdf
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free.

New Haven County

Unconfirmed: call to verifytown human services loan closet

Medical Loan Closet (Woodbridge Human Services)

Woodbridge, CT · New Haven County

Equipment: walkers, commodes, shower/bath, crutches, canes, wheelchairs

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page (short-term loans).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page says a large selection of walkers, commodes, shower chairs, crutches and canes, plus a number of rolling walkers and wheelchairs.
Who can borrow (as stated): Woodbridge residents.
How to borrow (as stated): Call Human Services to arrange pickup or drop-off.
Contact (with source): 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT (as written on the page)
Phone: 203-389-3429 (from woodbridgect.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.woodbridgect.org/467/Medical-Loan-Closet
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending, but it does not say the loans are free (or states a fee). Call to confirm cost and current stock.

Statewide programs

Unconfirmed: call to verifystate assistive-technology (AT Act) program

AT Device Loans and AT Recycling (Connecticut Assistive Technology Program / CT Tech Act)

Connecticut (statewide)

Equipment: other, wheelchairs

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Device-loan page says short-term loans are offered through several partner agencies, with some eligibility criteria. The AT Recycling page says its partner, the NEAT Center at Oak Hill, accepts donations and has an inventory of used durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and scooters.
Who can borrow (as stated): Some eligibility criteria apply (varies by partner agency).
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the program or the partner agency listed on the page.
Contact (with source): 55 Farmington Ave., 12th Floor, Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 803-0588 (from at3center.net, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Address and phone are from the AT3 Center directory of state AT Act programs, not the program's own page.
Source: https://cttechact.com/atdeviceloans/
https://at3center.net/state-at-programs
https://cttechact.com/atrecycling/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own pages (cttechact.com) were read on 2026-10-17; they do not state cost. Address and phone come from the AT3 Center directory.

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