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CARE Chest of Northern Nevada

Non-Profit

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About this facility

Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am to 3 pm
Mission
C*A*R*E* Chest, a Northern Nevada nonprofit agency, serving individuals
in need by providing medical resources, free of charge.
Areas served
Northern Nevada
Eligibility
Eligibility for services and supplies is based upon household income and lack of alternative means to acquire needed supplies (i.e. insurance). Qualification is established over the phone and items can be picked-up the same day if available.
Service
Temporary
Waiting list
No

Notes

How We're Funded: C*A*R*E* Chest is a local, independent
non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, with no national
affiliation. We are funded entirely through grants,
corporate sponsorship, individuals and fundraisers.

What We Provide: Medical Equipment, Nutritional Supplements,
Diabetic Supplies, Respiratory Supplies, Ostomy and Colostomy
Supplies and Other Types of Supplies and Equipment.

Programs We Can Help With

Enteral (Liquid Nutrition) Products: Monthly supplies of liquid nutrition for individuals who cannot digest solid foods.

Disposable Medical Supplies: Monthly supplies including diapers, adult bed pads, sterile-dressing, ostomy supplies and other items.

Diabetic Supplies: Including insulin, syringes, blood glucose monitors and test strips.

Diabetic Medications: Dispensed through a local pharmacy, $100 annually to cover oral medications.

Recycled Durable Medical Equipment: Loans of recycled wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs, etc.

Emergency Prescriptions: $100 annually for children and $50 for adults to cover antibiotics, respiratory, cardiac and anti-seizure medications.

Lice shampoo and combs: Distributed through area schools for families without the financial means to purchase these items.

Deliveries: Items delivered to homebound clients coordinated by volunteers four times per week.

Community Equipment Loans: To area schools, churches and other agencies for their clients’ use.

Respiratory: Nebulizers and medications are provided to infants and adults that suffer from chronic respiratory conditions.

Assistive Technology Loans: Provided by a grant from the State of Nevada, personal loans are made to individuals with disabilities to modify their vehicles or homes.