Health Equipment Loans

The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) provides short-term loans of health equipment on a donation basis. In the Yukon, the Short Term Loan Program is available in Whitehorse, helping people access essential health equipment when they need it.
 

Short Term Loan Program | Yukon

The Basic Short Term Loan program assists people recovering from injury, illness or with mobility issues; allows people to return home from hospital earlier and supports individuals in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home. Generally, this equipment is required for three months or less.  
 

How to Access the Program 

1. Through the Red Cross program from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor or physical therapist. 

To ensure the safety of our clients, a referral from one of the following regulated and registered health care professionals is required: 

• Physician 
• Physiotherapist 
• Occupational Therapist 
• Chiropractor
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse 
• Dieticians (IV Poles only) 

Health Equipment Loan Program Resources 

• Red Cross Referral Form
• Red Cross Extension Form 
• Health Equipment Instruction Sheets

Become a Health Equipment Loan Program volunteer and make a difference! 

The Canadian Red Cross is currently seeking volunteers for our Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) in Whitehorse. No prior experience is required for volunteering and complete training will be provided to you. 

Visit our volunteer opportunities page to learn more about roles available in your area.