Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes breathing to stop repeatedly during sleep. It can lead to serious health issues like heart arrhythmia, stroke, diabetes, and depression, while also causing extreme fatigue that increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents.
Over 45,000 Nova Scotians and Islanders live with sleep apnea, and many cannot afford treatment, which can cost thousands of dollars.
LungNSPEI’s Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program collects gently used CPAP and BiPAP machines. With support from volunteers, Lions Clubs, and the Dalhousie University School of Health Sciences, these machines are refurbished and provided at no cost to Nova Scotians and Islanders who cannot afford therapy.
How to Apply for a Sleep Apnea Machine
To apply for a CPAP or BiPAP machine through our program, please complete the online form below or download, print, and mail the application form to us.
Before applying, please ensure you include all required documents:
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A copy of your sleep study (CPAP applications only)
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A copy of your most recent Notice of Assessment
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A copy of your prescription for a CPAP or BiPAP machine
Incomplete applications may result in delays in processing.
Apply Online Here
Click the buttons below to apply online and upload your supporting documents.
Print and Mail Application Here
To submit your sleep apnea machine application by mail, please download and print the appropriate form (CPAP or BiPAP), include all required supporting documents, and send it to our Nova Scotia office.
Mailing Address:
200-6331 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS B3K 2S2
How to Donate a Sleep Apnea Machine
If you or someone you know has a gently used CPAP or BiPAP machine that is no longer needed, please consider donating it to support someone in need.
To donate a machine, please call our office at 902-443-8141.
Machines We Currently Accept
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ResMed AirSense 10
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ResMed AirCurve 10
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ResMed AirSense 11
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Philips DreamStation 1 (if recalled part has been replaced)
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Philips DreamStation 2
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Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle
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Breas Vivo
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Resvent iBreeze
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Löwenstein Prisma Smart
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Löwenstein Prisma Soft
We do not accept machines that have an exceeded motor life.
Drop-Off Locations
Thanks to our partnership with Lions Clubs International, donation drop-off points are available across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Cape Breton:
Heart & Lung Wellness Centre
1173 Kings Road, Unit 2 - Building A
Phone: 902-563-8566
Halifax Regional Municipality:
Avant Respiratory Dartmouth - 114-250 Baker Drive
Avant Respiratory Halifax - 287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 130
Donate by Mail
We now cover the cost of shipping gently used or unused CPAP and BiPAP machines from anywhere in Canada.
To receive a prepaid shipping label or learn more about donating by mail, please contact Jennifer MacKenzie at jennifermackenzie@lungnspei.ca or call 902-443-8141.
Program Support
The Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program is funded in part through a grant from the The Windsor Foundation of Nova Scotia.
We are grateful to our partners, volunteers, and donors who help make this program possible and support Islanders and Nova Scotians living with sleep apnea.
We thank the Lion's Clubs for their support.
**April 2024 - Health Canada has issued a recall on Philips Respironics BiPaps and Humidifiers. For more information click HERE.