Relaxation
Hello! Welcome to Kalamazoo Hope's Relaxation page, the first of several pages in its Peace of Mind section (to see additional pages, please click the Peace of Mind option in the menu above). Feel free to take some time to rest and relax - if you've come to this page, it's probably something you could use, and even if not, why not a little extra fun today?
This particular page is a general smattering of ways to relax, with resources ranging from places to go in the Kalamazoo County area to online websites and social media platforms to meet up with people on; a little bit of everything.
In addition to what is listed below, self-expression related resources (writing, music, and more) can be found on Kalamazoo Hope's Self-Expression page; KHOPE also has a Leisure and Socializing Booklet on the Booklets and Directory page.
Should one be looking for help during a personal loss, KHOPE offers its condolences and has placed supportive links on the Coping and Recovery page.
Finally, information is available here for health considerations/regulations that may be relevant.
Wishing you health and peace of mind,
Kalamazoo Hope
P.S. Regarding If one has limited access to a computer or the Internet, EveryoneOn is a nonprofit which helps individuals obtain both.
Concerning transportation to various locations, public services are provided through Metro, which operates Kalamazoo County's bus service and its point-to-point shuttle service, Metro Connect; various types of discounts are also available.
Activities and Sports
In adition to aiding one physically, providing a chance to socialize, and simply have fun, sports and exercise can have a positive impact on one's psychological health. Information is available here for health considerations/regulations that may be relevant.
List of Sports (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Livestrong - a fitness website that includes information on diet, health, and types of exercises.
Yoga with Adriene - in addition to the free free material on the primary website, numerous no-cost video are available on the related YouTube channel.
Multimedia
Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
Kalamazoo Public Library - Digital Collection
National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) - a government library program which mails books (paper and audio) to individuals with visual and physical impairments; there are no charges for the materials or shipping (both receiving and returning).
Portage District Library - Digital Library
Music and Radio
Amazon (Prime) Music - part of Amazon Prime; a membership discount is available to those with an EBT card or Medicaid. One can also obtain six months free with a student discount.
Streaming and Video
Amazon Prime Video - part of Amazon Prime; a membership discount is available to those with an EBT card or Medicaid. One can also obtain six months free with a student discount.
Disney+ - has a 7-day trial period
Netflix - has a 30 day free trial
Video and Computer Games
Electronic Arts (EA) Games - includes a selection of free-to-play games
Stadia (from Google)
Steam - includes a variety of free games