Get Ostomy Supplies
We serve all of San Diego County
Important Information
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We are a volunteer-run community organization with no paid staff.
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We do not have an office or storefront.
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Treating our volunteers with kindness and respect is required to receive supplies.
How to Get Ostomy Supplies
Step 1:
Complete and submit the request form below
Requests without a completed form may not be processed
Step 2:
One of our volunteers will contact you in 3-5 days to confirm your request
Make sure your voicemail is set up and not full, and check your email regularly.
Our volunteers will make up to 3 attempts to contact you.
Step 3:
Pick up your supplies
When:
Between 9 am and 11 am on one of the following Saturdays:
March 28 • April 25 • May 30 • June 27 • July 25 • August 29 • September 26 • October 31 • November 21 • December 19
Where:
Price Self Storage, 3951 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
***Call or text 619-618-8290, and a volunteer will meet you in the parking lot 😊
How:
Treating our volunteers with kindness and respect is required to receive ostomy supplies.
A $25 donation is appreciated, but not required
Common Questions
Why do I need to complete a form?
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One size does not fit all bodies or all ostomies. It's crucial you get ostomy supplies that fit, and that you can use :)
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The request form helps our volunteers process, pick, and pack the volume of requests that come in each month.
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Submit a new form for each month you request supplies
What if I don't know what ostomy supplies I need?
Email: catherineseddon@cox.net if you need help figuring out what ostomy supplies you need.
Why does it take 3-5 days for someone to contact me?
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Our ostomy supply closet is run by a small handful of dedicated, unpaid volunteers.
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Our volunteers process a volume of requests each month.
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Please be patient with us, we're volunteers trying to help
Are the ostomy supplies free?
Yes, but a $25 donation to our organization is greatly appreciated :)
How many ostomy supplies can I get, and how often can I get them?
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You may receive 30 days' worth of ostomy supplies per month.
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You may receive ostomy supplies once per month as long as you need :)
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A new form should be submitted for each month you request supplies
Why do I need to pick up my supplies? Can you mail them?
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Due to the volume of ostomy supply requests and our limited number of volunteers, we cannot deliver or mail supplies.
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We are a volunteer community organization does not have an office, storefront, building, or any paid staff.
I need supplies NOW!
We are unable to accommodate emergencies. To get supplies fast, you can order ostomy supplies through Amazon. Amazon offers brand-name ostomy products (Coloplast, Convatec, Hollister) and an affordable generic (Carbou). Coloplast also has a direct-to-consumer online store. Click here to visit the Coloplast store
Can I get medical help with my ostomy?
As a community-based, non-medical volunteer organization, we cannot provide medical care or advice.
Visit Ostomy101.com for free virtual classes, helpful videos, and how to contact an ostomy nurse specialist.
Kindness Required :)
Showing kindness and respect towards our volunteers is required to receive supplies.
We reserve the right to deny supplies or services to anyone who is unkind or makes our volunteers feel unsafe at any time.
Our volunteers will make 3 attempts to contact you regarding your request and to arrange pick up.