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Free medical equipment loan closets in Michigan: 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.

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This page lists the 9 programs we found in Michigan from public sources: 9 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 0 marked Unconfirmed: call to verify. This is a partial list, not every closet in Michigan. 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.

County pages

Ingham County (1) · Kalamazoo County (1) · Macomb County (1) · Oakland County (2) · Ottawa County (1) · Washtenaw County (2)

Ingham County

Confirmed on program pagechurch loan closet

Medical Lending (River Terrace Church)

East Lansing, MI · Ingham County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('free of charge').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists bed rails, bedside commodes, canes, crutches, knee scooters, rolling walkers, shower chairs, slide boards, transport chairs, tub/transfer benches, walkers and wheelchairs. No electric items or hospital beds.
Who can borrow (as stated): Greater Lansing community; someone may pick up on your behalf with your name, address and phone number.
How to borrow (as stated): Call the church office to confirm the item, then schedule a pick-up (Tue-Fri 10 AM-1 PM; Tue-Thu in summer).
Contact (with source): 1509 River Terrace Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-9059 (from riverterrace.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Office Tue-Fri 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Source: https://riverterrace.org/local-opportunities/medical-lending/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (River Terrace Church, nonprofit) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Kalamazoo County

Confirmed on program pagenonprofit equipment loan program

Lending Hands of Michigan (durable medical equipment loans)

Portage, MI · Kalamazoo County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('loan durable medical equipment for free for up to seven months').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Site lists bath and shower items, bedroom items, canes, crutches, dressing aids, toilets and accessories, transport chairs, walkers and wheelchairs. Serves Allegan, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties.
Who can borrow (as stated): People living in its six-county service area.
How to borrow (as stated): Call (269) 567-4381 or order online; no drop-ins; pick-up is curbside; return on or before the seven-month date.
Contact (with source): 4570 Commercial Ave, Suite E, Portage, MI 49002
Phone: (269) 567-4381 (from lendinghandsmi.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: info@lendinghandsmi.org
Hours as posted: Mon 9-1, Wed 9-12, Fri 9-12, Sat 9-12
Source: https://lendinghandsmi.org/
https://lendinghandsmi.org/faqs/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Lending Hands of Michigan, nonprofit) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Macomb County

Confirmed on program pagecounty loan closet

Senior Loan Closet (Macomb County Office of Senior Services)

Clinton Township, MI · Macomb County

Equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, canes

Cost as stated: Free ('available at no cost').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, wheelchairs and canes.
Who can borrow (as stated): Macomb County residents with a mobility limitation; a brief phone intake verifies eligibility.
How to borrow (as stated): Call 586-469-5228 first to check stock. First-come, first-served.
Contact (with source): 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 6, Clinton Township, MI 48036 (door C)
Phone: 586-469-5228 (from macombgov.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: seniors@macombgov.org
Hours as posted: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (donation drop-off hours)
Source: https://www.macombgov.org/departments/senior-services/services-seniors/senior-loan-closet
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (macombgov.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Oakland County

Confirmed on program pagecity loan closet

DME Loan Closet (City of Novi Older Adult Services)

Novi, MI · Oakland County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('Price: No Charge'; monetary donations accepted).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists tub transfer benches, shower chairs, 3-in-1 commodes, raised toilet seats, canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, transport chairs, knee scooters, grabbers and bed rails, in junior, adult and bariatric sizes.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page.
How to borrow (as stated): Call 248-347-0414 first to confirm availability and arrange contactless pick-up at the Novi Civic Center.
Contact (with source): Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
Phone: 248-347-0414 (from cityofnovi.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Source: https://cityofnovi.org/oas/dme-loan-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (cityofnovi.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pageindependent living center loan closet

Loan Closet (Disability Network Eastern Michigan, Troy office)

Troy, MI · Oakland County

Equipment: wheelchairs, commodes, other

Cost as stated: Free ('lend at no cost').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists gently used durable medical equipment such as rollators, wheelchairs, bedside commodes and incontinence supplies; inventory varies. Donations and pick-ups are at the Troy office.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page. The organization also has offices in Clinton Township, Fort Gratiot and Lapeer.
How to borrow (as stated): Call or email to check stock; items are dropped off and picked up at the Troy office.
Contact (with source): 1709 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Phone: (586) 268-4160 (from dnemichigan.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: info@DNEMichigan.org
Source: https://www.dnemichigan.org/consumer/community-living-supports
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Disability Network Eastern Michigan, nonprofit) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Ottawa County

Confirmed on program pageindependent living center loan closet

Loan Closet (Disability Network Lakeshore)

Holland, MI · Ottawa County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('Nothing. All Loan Closet equipment is provided at no cost. There are no fees, deposits, or paperwork charges').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists manual wheelchairs, folding walkers, rollators, single-point and quad canes, shower chairs, tub transfer chairs and bedside commodes; other items case by case. Serves Ottawa and Allegan counties.
Who can borrow (as stated): People who need disability-related equipment (page speaks of Ottawa and Allegan counties).
How to borrow (as stated): Call or stop by, tell staff what you need; pick up at the office and return when done.
Contact (with source): 442 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 396-5326 (from dnlakeshore.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://dnlakeshore.org/loan-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Disability Network Lakeshore, nonprofit) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Washtenaw County

Confirmed on program pageindependent living center loan closet

Loan Closet (Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston)

Ann Arbor, MI · Washtenaw County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('disability-related equipment at no cost').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs, tub transfer chairs, walkers, canes and rollator walkers; other items case by case.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated on the page. The organization serves Washtenaw, Monroe and Livingston counties; return items to one of its offices.
How to borrow (as stated): Call (734) 971-0277.
Contact (with source): Phone: (734) 971-0277 (from dnwml.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
The page gives only this phone number. The Ann Arbor office address (3941 Research Park Dr) and a Monroe office come from the Great Lakes Loan Closets directory, not the program's page.
Source: https://dnwml.org/loancloset/
https://loanclosets.org/michigan/washtenaw
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston, nonprofit) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closet

Medical Loan Closet (Northfield Township Community Center)

Whitmore Lake, MI · Washtenaw County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('There is no fee for this service').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, transport chairs, handicap toilet seats, bedside commodes, shower chairs and benches.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents (short-term use).
How to borrow (as stated): Contact the community center to ask if the item is available, then check it out. Return in good condition.
Contact (with source): Northfield Township Community Center, 9101 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Phone: (734) 449-2295 (from twp-northfield.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Community Center office Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Source: https://twp-northfield.org/community_visitors/senior_center/loan_closet.php
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The local government's own page (twp-northfield.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Statewide programs

Confirmed on program pagestate assistive technology device loan program

Michigan Assistive Technology Program: free AT device loans (statewide)

Statewide, MI · Statewide County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Free ('Our FREE device loan program').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page describes free demonstrations and a free device loan program for assistive technology, typically 14-45 days. It does not list wheelchairs or other medical equipment; this is assistive-technology (communication, vision, hearing, daily-living devices).
Who can borrow (as stated): People with disabilities in Michigan (statewide, every county; staff come to you).
How to borrow (as stated): Phone or email the program; see its site for the lending library.
Contact (with source): 3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (800) 578-0280 (from mi-at.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: AT@mi-at.org
Source: https://mi-at.org/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Michigan Assistive Technology Program) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

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