- Brockton, Massachusetts
Optimal Bridges is a trauma-informed transitional housing program based in Brockton, Massachusetts. We serve adults returning from incarceration by offering a safe, supportive environment where they can rebuild their lives with dignity, community, and structure.
Through compassionate care, skill-building, and personalized support, we help individuals take meaningful steps toward independence, healing, and long-term stability.
We are more than a housing program — we are a bridge between incarceration and opportunity. Founded by Tamarka Aristilde-Calixte, LMFT, Optimal Bridges is a project of Optimal Relationships for Women and Youths Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to community wellness and recovery.
Our team is made up of professionals and peers who believe in second chances, cultural respect, and the power of community-based support. Every element of our work is rooted in trauma-informed practices, human dignity, and restorative justice.
To empower adults reentering society after incarceration by providing safe housing, personalized support, and a trauma-informed path to healing.
A world where all returning citizens are welcomed with dignity, supported with care, and empowered to thrive in their communities.
