Our organization, Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA), ships supplies outside the USA to those in need. We recognize there is a need in the USA and offer the following list of resources that may be able to provide you with assistance:
The United Ostomy Associations of America website lists resources in the USA. The link to that page is: https://ostomy.org/
Contact your nearest ostomy support group to see if they host an ostomy supply closet or know of local resources. The link to that page is https://www.ostomy.org/
Major manufacturers may offer patient assistance programs to those who are uninsured and/or underinsured and meet income requirements. Each company sets eligibility. Contact the manufacturer directly to learn if such a program is available and if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Offerup.com, Craigslist, Facebook, etc. – sometimes people list ostomy supplies at a reduced rate or for free. Please note we cannot vouch for their reliability, only that supplies are sometimes offered on their site.
ConvaTec Patient Assistance Program
800-422-8811
https://meplus.convatec.com/
Coloplast Patient Assistance
877-781-2656
www.coloplast.us
Hollister
888-808-7456 option #5
Program has specific guidelines and requires documentation. Should the patient qualify they can receive 6 months’ worth of supplies.