Medical equipment loan closets in Fairfield County, Connecticut
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 6 programs in Fairfield County, Connecticut that we found in public sources: 4 confirmed on the program's own page and 2 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: Darien, New Canaan, Newtown, Stamford, Stratford. 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 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.
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).
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).
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 source, checked 2026-10-17) Hours as posted: Mon, Wed, Fri 10AM-3PM, by appointment only
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).
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 source, checked 2026-10-17) Hours as posted: Monday-Friday 10AM-3PM
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).
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.
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)
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 source, checked 2026-10-17) Human Services main number from the town page, which lists the Loan Closet but gives no details. Not yet confirmed by a call.
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.
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.
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.