Relaxation
Stress in general, whether related to taking care of one's daily routine, coping with psychological health symptoms, work, or significant changes, especially during a highly stressful time in one's life, can take a significant toll on an individual mentally, emotionally, and physically. The following are offered to provide access to various ways to healthily cope. In addition, Kalamazoo Hope has a YouTube channel, where a variety of entertaining, educational, and calming material can be found. KHOPE also has a Leisure and Socializing Booklet on its Booklets and Directory page.
At certain times, such as during a crisis, laws and regulations may come into effect which may impact certain activities; in such circumstances, please see the Staying Aware and Current Matters page to check for any such material.
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.
Nature and Outdoors
The Kal-Haven Trail State Park
Kalamazoo County Parks & Expo Center
National Audubon Society – includes a page that allows one to search for various birds, providing both images and calls of different types.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Parks and Recreation – City of Portage
Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
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