Our short term loan program alleviates the pressures that come along with injury or illness; assists seniors with mobility issues, allows people to return home from hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home.
In Alberta, the Red Cross provides loans of up to 6 months of medical and health equipment aids.
Equipment Available
- Bath boards
- Bath stools
- Bath transfer benches
- Bathtub safety rails
- Bed cradles
- Bed handles
- Canes – standard and quad
- Commodes-wheeled, stationary and shower
- Crutches –axilla and forearm
- IV poles
- Overbed tables
- Raised toilet seats
- Toilet safety frames
- Wheelchairs-standard and companion
- Walkers – frame, 2 wheeled, 4 wheeled
Please call ahead to your local HELP office to confirm equipment availability.
Application Process
To ensure the safety of our clients, we require a referral from one of the health care professionals listed below:
- Doctor
- Chiropractor
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
Health professionals are encouraged to use our referral form
Locations and Hours of Operation
All locations closed Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. [PDF]
| Location |
Contact |
Hours of Operation |
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Calgary
#7, 3140 –14 Ave NE
Calgary, AB
T2A 6J4
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T: 403-273-4426
F: 403-204-0092
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Edmonton
2B01, 11111 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, AB T5K 0L4
(Old ambulance bay entrance only)
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T: 780-342-8588
F: 780-342-8750
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Fort McMurray
Unit #103, 9816 Hardin St.
Fort McMurray, AB,
T9H 4K3
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Tel: 403-463-5790
Fax: 780-748-8995
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Monday - Friday:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Grande Prairie
109-10014 102 St.
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 2V6
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T: 780-539-7127
F: 780-538-3655
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Lethbridge
3131 – 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4H2
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T: 403-317-7194
F: 403-327-1722
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Medicine Hat
398 Aberdeen St SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 0R2
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T: 403-526-3048
F: 403-529-0540
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
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Red Deer
#105, 5301-43 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4N 1C8
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T: 403-346-1241
F: 403-342-6373
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Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m.) |