StL Help

If you live in the Greater St. Louis community and are in need of equipment to become more independent at home, work or play, call us and we will work to HELP you get the equipment you need.

What steps do you take to borrow equipment?

1. Determine what you need, including size, special features, etc.

2. Talk to your doctor or therapist if you have questions on specific needs.

3. Call (314) 567-4700 to request the equipment you need and inquire about availability.

4. Complete the Equipment Loan Waiver form found to your left.

Before any assistive device or equipment may be loaned the following Equipment Loan Policies must be read and understood by any potential borrower of devices available for loan by St. Louis HELP. Any violation of the Equipment Loan Policies will be grounds for the immediate termination of the Equipment Loan Waiver with St. Louis HELP for the use of assistive equipment or devices.

Equipment Loan Policies:

1. Requests to borrow equipment may be made by the elderly, individuals with disabilities, their families or service providers.

2. The borrower agrees to comply with any limitation that may be part of the loan and sign an Equipment Loan Waiver.

3. The borrower agrees to return all loaned equipment in good working condition.

4. In the event that the equipment stops working properly, it is the responsibility of the borrower to contact St. Louis HELP immediately.

5. The borrower understands that a St. Louis HELP Phone Partner will contact them once per month to determine if the equipment is still needed or if additional equipment is needed.

6. The borrower will supply batteries, as needed, if required for a particular device.

7. Once you no longer use the item you borrowed, please return it as soon as possible. Others may be in need and
are waiting for it to be returned.

The loan of any equipment or device will not be made without a signed Equipment Loan Waiver to comply with all guidelines, requirements, and policies of the St. Louis HELP loan program. The Equipment Loan Waiver must be completed at pickup or delivery or before shipment of any equipment to the borrower or responsible party named in the Equipment Loan Waiver. Please email St. Louis HELP for the a copy of the Equipment Loan Waiver.

Equipment Loan Waiting List:

Should the specific device or equipment not be available for immediate loan, the individual requesting the equipment will be placed on a waiting list. Persons who have been placed on a waiting list for a particular piece of equipment will be served on a first-come first-served basis. Requestors wishing to ascertain their position on the waiting list for a particular device may call at any time.

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