The Medical Equipment Lending Society

The Medical Equipment Lending Society The Medical Equipment Lending Society of West Central Alberta loans medical equipment to anyone in need. We are located in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

The M.E.L. Society enhances the life of West Central Albertans by providing a much needed medical/health equipment lending service that is no longer offered in our area by Alberta Health Services. By doing this, The M.E.L. Society promotes independence, mobility, quality of life, safety, equal access to equipment supports, and helps to reduce isolation for our clients. Society also maintains hospi

tal beds, complete cryo-therapy units, and other unique items not found at other lenders in the province. We do this to address multiple needs, meet the unique needs of our region and as a way to enhance our income recovery strategy while offering a comprehensive volunteer based equipment lending program in our region. The Society does not receive annual government funding nor receives financial or in-kind support from Alberta Health Services. We have supported people from over 20 communities in 3 provinces and one territory. To date we have served more than ~1200 people and lent out more than 2608 pieces since our opening in 2016. We have successfully supported our regions equipment needs while promoting volunteerism, advocating for equal funding for lending charities at the provincial level, and working to support environmentalism. Our 2019 statistical analysis showed that The M.E.L. Society largely serves a senior-female vulnerable/disadvantaged and at-risk clientele (~73.86% of our clients) who "are on very low incomes, who the majority of suffer from a form of disability or chronic illness and may be considered geographically isolated with few achieving higher education and struggle with mobility." Therefore, The M.E.L. Society continues to fill a service gap that hundreds of said individuals would most likely suffer significantly without a medical equipment lending service, who would lack the know-how to obtain a similar service elsewhere, who would struggle with increased travel costs, and who would continue to experience a lower quality of life should The M.E.L. Society's equipment lending program close. We continue to positively impact people's safety and sense of isolation, lessen the burden on our environment both locally and regionally, consistently meet peoples expectations and satisfy our clients equipment needs. Additionally, we have achieved ~17% self-sustainability furthering our goal of reducing reliance on grants and donations to cover core costs, reducing the need for client-based donations which helps keep money in peoples pockets, especially low-income individuals. Donate via Paypal, CanadaHelps or Benevity:

https://www.paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3717715

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-medical-equipment-lending-society-of-west-central-alberta/

https://mygoodness.benevity.org/community/cause/124-713482297RR0001

06/26/2025

Thank you everyone for the continued support of The MEL Society in RMH! We will be open on Monday June 30, but will be CLOSED on Tuesday July 1st for Canada Day. Happy and safe celebrating!!

05/27/2025

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Bay 2, 4907 44th street. The Medical Equipment Lending Society invites you to attend and partake in refreshments. We ask that you RSVP (403-845-7470) or ED@melsociety.ca, and share this information with your community!

05/12/2025

Hi everyone! We will be closed for Victoria Day, Monday May 19.

04/16/2025
12/19/2024

Lots of calls today. Yes...we are open till 5pm today. Dec 20th 10-4pm and Dec 23rd 9-5pm.

12/19/2024

Looking for some medical equipment for visiting family members over the holidays? No problem...we've got you covered!

12/18/2024

Looking for a last minute gift? Give the gift of donation while supporting your local Medical Equipment Lending Society.

12/17/2024

A very special shout out to Boston Pizza for hosting a wondering XMas Luncheon for our Volunteers yesterday. The staff and our server was amazing. Thank you and happy holidays. We are truly blessed for such a wonderful community.

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Rocky Mountain House, AB

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Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

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4038457470

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We are open Monday to Thursday from 9 am - 5pm. After Hours appointments are available for a minimum $100 donation.

We are located at: 4907-44 Street, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1E1

The Medical Equipment Lending Society of West Central Alberta (hereinafter referred to as The M.E.L. Society) is a registered charity in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta that opened its doors on October 6, 2016. The Society provides a service which helps to prevent people from being and feeling isolated. The Society enhances their ability to access, participate and live in their community longer. This achieved through The Society’s medical equipment lending program.

The M.E.L Society has a large variety of medical equipment available for loan; a brief list can be found on the ‘About’ tab on our page under ‘Products.’ Everyone is eligible to borrow the equipment regardless of age, income, or residence.