- Description
- Provides short term medical equipment loans.
Service offers:
- equipment provided for a maximum of three months
- loans for medical aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, raised toilet seats and bath seats
- in the event of long-term or permanent need, the client may borrow the equipment while making arrangements for other equipment either through Aids to Daily Living or by purchase
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to individuals with written referrals.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Referral from one of the health care professionals listed below:
- Doctor
- Chiropractor
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist
Referral Process: Yes,A written referral is required from rehabilitation specialists.
Waiting Period: Yes,Items will be provided based on availability
- Telephone
- 587-340-4891
- Fax
- 780-342-8750
- Web Site
- https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/alberta/health-equipment-loans/short-term-loan-program/fort-mcmurray-help-depot-short-term-loan-program
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Documents Required
A written referral is required from rehabilitation specialists.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 6, 2023
- Address
- 8130 Manning Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1V7
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed10:00 AM to 06:00 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Mon, Tues, Thurs) and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Wed).