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Free medical equipment loan closets in Ohio: 14 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 14 programs we found in Ohio from public sources: 8 confirmed on a program or agency page, and 6 marked Unconfirmed: call to verify. This is a partial list, not every closet in Ohio. 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

Ashtabula County (1) · Cuyahoga County (1) · Fairfield County (2) · Franklin County (1) · Hamilton County (1) · Lake County (1) · Licking County (2) · Mercer County (1) · Putnam County (1) · Wood County (1)

Ashtabula County

Unconfirmed: call to verifysenior center loan program

Lending Equipment to Seniors (ACCOA Center for Active Living)

Ashtabula, OH · Ashtabula County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: A deposit that varies by equipment and is returned when the equipment is given back (record). Not a free-of-charge statement.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Record says it lends medical equipment and supportive devices to senior citizens.
Who can borrow (as stated): Senior citizens.
How to borrow (as stated): Call (440) 998-6750.
Contact (with source): 4148 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Phone: (440) 998-6750 (from icarol.info, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.icarol.info/ResultDetails.aspx?agencynum=29049166&org=68297
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Only a regional resource-database record was read on 2026-10-17: it lists a refundable deposit that varies by item. Call to confirm.

Cuyahoga County

Confirmed on program pagecity government loan closet

Medical Equipment for Loan (City of Bay Village / Senior Center)

Bay Village, OH · Cuyahoga County

Equipment: canes, shower/bath, walkers, wheelchairs

Cost as stated: Free ('at no charge').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists canes, shower benches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Who can borrow (as stated): Bay Village residents recuperating from surgery or injury.
How to borrow (as stated): Call the Senior Center to request or donate equipment.
Contact (with source): 350 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 (city hall address)
Phone: 440-899-3442 (from cityofbayvillage.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Phone is the Senior Center; the address shown is the city's.
Source: https://www.cityofbayvillage.gov/225/Medical-Equipment-for-Loan
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (City of Bay Village government) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Fairfield County

Confirmed on program pageindependent living center loan closet

Medical Equipment Lending Library (Fairfield Center for Independence)

Lancaster, OH · Fairfield County

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

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

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, transport chairs, crutches, canes, bedside commodes, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, transfer benches, tub assists, bed rails, knee scooters, adult briefs, underpads, transfer boards and Hoyer lifts. Availability is limited.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated.
How to borrow (as stated): Call 740-653-5501. No return-by date.
Contact (with source): 681 East 6th Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-653-5501 (from fairfieldci.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.fairfieldci.org/medical-equipment
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Fairfield Center for Independence) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Unconfirmed: call to verifychurch loan closet

Helping Hands medical equipment (Peace United Methodist Church)

Pickerington, OH · Fairfield County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, crutches, 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: Directory says it loans wheelchairs, hospital beds, commodes, walkers, crutches and more.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated (a county page lists it under resources for persons 60+).
How to borrow (as stated): Call (614) 837-4568.
Contact (with source): 235 Diley Road, Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: (614) 837-4568 (from cap4kids.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.cap4kids.org/columbus/medical-and-adaptive-equipment-lending/
https://www.fairfieldci.org/medical-equipment
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Only a Columbus family-resource directory (cap4kids.org) was read on 2026-10-17, not the program's own page. Call to confirm cost, eligibility and stock.

Franklin County

Unconfirmed: call to verifynonprofit loan program

MOBILE Equipment Loan Program

Columbus, OH · Franklin County

Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, other

Cost as stated: Directory says free; program's own page not read.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Directory says it loans equipment and assistive devices for free, such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes, as available.
Who can borrow (as stated): Not stated.
How to borrow (as stated): Call (614) 443-5936.
Contact (with source): 1829 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: (614) 443-5936 (from cap4kids.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.cap4kids.org/columbus/medical-and-adaptive-equipment-lending/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Only a Columbus family-resource directory (cap4kids.org) was read on 2026-10-17, not the program's own page. Call to confirm cost, eligibility and stock.

Hamilton County

Unconfirmed: call to verifynonprofit loaner program

Medical Equipment Loaner Program (Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries)

Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County

Equipment: 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 says the program offers access to medical equipment for residents of Greater Cincinnati; no item list in the text read.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents of Greater Cincinnati.
How to borrow (as stated): Complete the online form and choose a store for pick-up.
Contact (with source): 10600 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Phone: (513) 771-4800 (from cincinnatigoodwill.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.cincinnatigoodwill.org/medical-equipment-loaner-program/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The page was read on 2026-10-17 and describes the lending, but it does not state that the loans are free or give a cost. Call to confirm cost, eligibility and stock.

Lake County

Confirmed on program pagecouncil on aging loan closet

Health Equipment Lending Program, HELP (Lake County Council on Aging)

Mentor, OH · Lake County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('lent out to seniors in need at no cost upon request', agency brochure).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Agency brochure lists adjustable canes, bedside commodes, rollators, tub seats / transfer benches, walkers and wheelchairs.
Who can borrow (as stated): Seniors in need (brochure; the agency serves Lake County residents 60+).
How to borrow (as stated): Call to ask what is currently available.
Contact (with source): 8520 East Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: (440) 205-8111 (from lccoa.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.lccoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AgencyServiceBrochure_v01.20.pdf
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The agency's own service brochure (dated January 2020 per its file name) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the loan program at no cost. It may be out of date; call to confirm.

Licking County

Unconfirmed: call to verifychurch loan closet

Medical Loan Closet of Johnstown (Church of the Ascension)

Johnstown, OH · Licking County

Equipment: wheelchairs, other

Cost as stated: Directory says free; program's own page not read.

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Directory says it loans medical equipment such as wheelchairs or medical beds to anyone for free.
Who can borrow (as stated): Anyone (directory).
How to borrow (as stated): Call (614) 581-5286 or (740) 390-8048.
Contact (with source): 151 Woodgate Drive, Johnstown, OH 43031
Phone: (614) 581-5286 (from cap4kids.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Source: https://www.cap4kids.org/columbus/medical-and-adaptive-equipment-lending/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Only a Columbus family-resource directory (cap4kids.org) was read on 2026-10-17, not the program's own page. Call to confirm cost, eligibility and stock.

Unconfirmed: call to verifychurch loan closet

Medical loan closet (Newark Central Christian Church)

Newark, OH · Licking County

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

Cost as stated: Not stated on the page. (The story does not say whether loans are free.)

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: A local news story (Sept 22, 2026) describes a volunteer closet lending canes, wheelchairs, shower benches, walkers and supplies; open Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am-3:00 pm; clients borrow on an honor system.
Who can borrow (as stated): Community members (story).
How to borrow (as stated): Visit in person or call (story).
Contact (with source): Hours as posted: Wed and Fri 10:00 am-3:00 pm (per the news story)
No phone or street address in the story.
Source: https://www.thereportingproject.org/newarks-medical-loan-closet-works-to-reduce-one-off-medical-equipment-purchases/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: Only a news story was read on 2026-10-17, not the church's own page. Call the church to confirm cost, hours and stock.

Mercer County

Confirmed on program pagecouncil on aging loan closet

Equipment Loan Program (Mercer County Council on Aging)

Celina, OH · Mercer County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('no rental fee'; donations appreciated).

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists wheelchairs, transport chairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, toilet risers, bedside commodes, grab bars and reachers.
Who can borrow (as stated): Primarily Mercer County residents 60+ (priority); staff will talk with anyone.
How to borrow (as stated): Call or stop by to see if the item is in stock; staff sign it out. Return it when finished.
Contact (with source): 217 Riley Street, Celina, OH 45822
Phone: 419-586-1644 (from mccoa.net, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: mccoa@bright.net
Source: https://www.mccoa.net/equipment-loan-program
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Mercer County Council on Aging) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Putnam County

Confirmed on program pagecouncil on aging loan closet

Medical Equipment Loan Closet (Putnam County Council on Aging)

Ottawa, OH · Putnam County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('There is no charge for borrowing items').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists canes, walkers, raised toilet seats, shower chairs and transfer benches, stationary commodes, wheelchairs and transport chairs. Only small equipment is accepted for donation (no hospital beds, power chairs, Hoyer lifts).
Who can borrow (as stated): Those in need (page).
How to borrow (as stated): Call the Outreach Specialist (419-523-4121 or 1-877-796-1760); paperwork includes a release of liability. 6-month loan on most items, 6 weeks for wheelchairs.
Contact (with source): 1425 East Fourth St., Ottawa, OH 45875
Phone: 419-523-4121 (from putnamcouncilonaging.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Returns Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Source: https://putnamcouncilonaging.org/medical-equipment-loan-closet/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Putnam County Council on Aging) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Wood County

Confirmed on program pagecouncil on aging loan closet

Medical Equipment (Wood County Committee on Aging)

Bowling Green, OH · Wood County

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

Cost as stated: Free ('There is no charge for the use of this equipment').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page lists grab bars, bed and toilet rails, commodes, canes and quad canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs (6-week limit), shower seats, kitchen seats, transfer boards, stepstools and portable ramps.
Who can borrow (as stated): Residents of Wood County age 60+.
How to borrow (as stated): Call Social Services for availability.
Contact (with source): 140 South Grove St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: 419-353-5661 (from wccoa.net, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: wccoa@wccoa.net
Source: https://wccoa.net/wccoa-services/medical-equipment/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Wood County Committee on Aging) 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 (AT Act) lending library

Device Lending Library (Assistive Technology of Ohio, Ohio's AT Act program, The Ohio State University)

Statewide, OH · Statewide County

Equipment: other

Cost as stated: Free ('to try out, free of charge').

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: Page describes a library of assistive-technology devices to try for 30 days, shipped with a return label or picked up in person. This is assistive technology (for example communication and vision devices), not a basic mobility closet.
Who can borrow (as stated): Anyone who submits the online application and a signed agreement; some devices only through professionals.
How to borrow (as stated): Request a device through the online application; in-person pick-up Mon-Thu 9:30-3:30 (call 614-292-2390 first).
Contact (with source): Phone: 614-292-2390 (from atohio.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: atohio@osu.edu
Toll-free: 800-784-3425.
Source: https://atohio.org/about-library
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Assistive Technology of Ohio, the state's AT Act program (Ohio State University)) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

Confirmed on program pagechild and adult adaptive-equipment reuse program

Device Reutilization Program, YMCA of Central Ohio / ECRN+ (partner of Assistive Technology of Ohio)

Statewide, OH · Statewide County

Equipment: walkers, other

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

Last verified: 2026-10-17

Details, how to borrow, and source

What the source says about equipment: AT Ohio's page says ECRN+ accepts donated adaptive equipment, assistive technology and durable medical equipment, sanitizes and refurbishes it and loans it free to children, teens and adults with disabilities: walkers, bolsters, feeding chairs, standers, sensory devices and other adaptive equipment.
Who can borrow (as stated): Children, teens and adults with disabilities.
How to borrow (as stated): Call YMCA of Central Ohio / ECRN+ at 614-389-3880.
Contact (with source): Phone: 614-389-3880 (from atohio.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Central Ohio program; town and address not given on the page. A Columbus family-resource site says loans are 90 days.
Source: https://atohio.org/services/device-refurbishing-and-reutilization-program
https://www.cap4kids.org/columbus/medical-and-adaptive-equipment-lending/
Last checked: 2026-10-17
Verification note: The program's own public page (Assistive Technology of Ohio, the state's AT Act program, describing its partner) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.

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