Red Cross Help Equipment Loan program

One of the areas our PRHCA volunteers oversee is the Red Cross Help Equipment Loan Program.

This wonderful service is located on the first floor of the hospital and is open Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 12 pm (holidays excluded).

With a referral from a doctor or therapist, equipment is loaned out to assist people during their convalescence from surgery or an injury.

The loan is for a 3 month period only.  Upon request, a one month extension is allowed.

Palliative clients are given a 6 month loan.

Residents needing equipment for day-to-day living (no surgery or injury) would have to purchase the equipment for themselves.

Borrowed equipment can be dropped off into a container outside the Emergency Department on Saturdays ONLY.  Hours are between 12:00-2:00 pm and No appointment is necessary for this service as a volunteer is on site to assist during this time frame.  

Monetary donations as well as used equipment are always accepted.

The Loan Program is always looking for volunteers wanting to help out as minimal staffing leaves the office closed at times.  We would like to encourage others to join this worthy service helping Powell River residents!

You may call the office number any time and leave a message.  604-485-3211  -  ext. 4361