This page lists the 8 programs we found in Connecticut from public sources: 5 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 3 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.
Confirmed on program pagetown human services loan closetLoan 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: careservices@alsunitedct.org - 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.
Unconfirmed: call to verifytown human services loan closetMedical 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.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-17.