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Programs that accept assistive technology equipment (i.e., equipment, appliances and assistive aids for people with disabilities), sickroom equipment, medical bandages, respiratory aids and other medical supplies that are required by people who are convalescing following surgery or illness, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
SERVICES: Shelter, Clothing, Food, Advocacy, Community Resources Volunteering: (978) 269-5217 Thrift Store: (978) 557-5449 Shelter 24 hour Line: 978-794-8447 Lazarus House serves the poor, homeless and nearly homeless in the Merrimack Valley by providing a continuum of services including hot meals, emergency food, clothing, shelter, transitional housing, education and work preparation, health services and advocacy….
Loaner’s Closet for DME This organization lends durable medical equipment free of charge. Loan closet has no geographic restrictions, but most borrowers come from New Hampshire and the Merrimack Valley. Borrowers will need to pick up the equipment and return it when no longer needed.
This is a website and database that permits descriptive listings of assistive technology items to be entered, edited, searched and removed. It is designed to facilitate simple, easy transactions between Mass residents who can benefit from assistive technology devices and those who have devices they no longer need. It is not for the use of…
This Chapter provides no-cost services to ALS families which include support groups, home visits, insurance counseling, referrals to community resources, durable medical equipment loan closet, education and support. In conjunction with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, it offers a center of excellence, the Curt & Shonda Schilling ALS Clinic located in Burlington, MA that enables…
This program is through the Grand Lodge of Masons. Various items of durable medical equipment are available for loan. It is expected that those in need will pick up and return the item when it is no longer needed. People may call on Saturday morning to see if an item is available and it will…
This is a statewide program to help residents with disabilities and seniors find, pay for, and use Assistive Technology (AT). The website offers information about: AT products, AT Demonstration Centers, AT funding sources, and where to buy, borrow, swap and sell AT equipment. This is a partnership between MRC and other state human services agencies…
Mobility & More carries a wide variety of residential stair lifts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Maine to accommodate many living situations. Their products include Bruno stair lifts, vertical lifts, ramps, and vehicle lifts. It offers repair, installation, delivery and removal services. Mobility & More also provides emergency stairlift services, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. This…
This pharmacy offers prescription drugs including medication compouding and will deliver prescription drugs to Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover for a $5 delivery charge – will price match online delivery for Golden Tech, mobility scooter, and power chairs. The prescription must be called in by noon for same day delivery. Letourneau’s carries a full…
This is a full service pharmacy that also offers prescription compounding. Conlin’s provides personal care and safety equipment, mobility products, orthopedic products, diabetic products, ostomy supplies, respiratory care products (portable oxygen, home fill oxygen systems, etc.), enteral feeding supplies, and home diagnostic products (blood glucose monitors, etc.). It offers an automatic prescription refill program at…
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services and programs including congregate meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September-May, wellness clinics, transportation, outreach, health insurance counseling, friendly visitor program, income tax preparation, handyman assistance for small jobs around the house, and numerous classes, special events and trips. It also has an equipment loan program…