You Bailed Them Out.Now What?
Getting out of jail is step one. What happens next matters just as much. Here are the free programs, services, and support networks we've put together for the people we bond out — and the families who love them.
"When I'm on the phone with a family at 2am, I'm not just thinking about the bond. I'm thinking about what happens after. These are the resources I actually recommend. — Chad"
Where Are You Right Now?
Here’s the order we walk families through on the phone. Six steps, a few buttons each.
- 1
Bond
Get them out
First things first. We answer 24/7.
- 2
Medi-Cal
Sign up today
Every day counts. Medi-Cal pays for detox and rehab, and coverage goes back to the 1st of the month you apply.
- 3
Detox
The first hurdle
Most rehabs and Christian homes won’t take anyone until they’ve detoxed. You can get detox now, even before Medi-Cal is approved.
- 4
Rehab or a Place to Stay
Where they go next
Best case, a rehab that can take them right away. If there’s a wait, a free Christian home or sober living in the meantime.
- 5
The Car
Get it out of the tow yard
Tow yards charge every day the car sits there. Handle it in the meantime.
- 6
Staying on Track
Court dates and a new routine
Once they’re settled, keep it going.
More Help for Families
Everything else that matters after the first six steps.
Free Food Near You
Free groceries are free money. Food banks and church pantries in all five counties. It’s for everybody. You don’t have to be broke or homeless to go.
Find food near youAA & NA Meetings
Find a meeting near you today. No sign-up, no cost. Just show up.
Find a meeting“Swallow your pride on the free food. I know a lot of guys who are working hard and still falling behind. There are so many pantries on here that you can go to a different one on different days of the week. Do it consistently for a couple of months and it adds up to real money, and you’ll eat better than skipping meals to save a few bucks.
It’s right here in front of you. Use it.”
Know someone going through this?
Send them this page. Everything here is free or low-cost.
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Still Have Questions? Call Chad.
If you're not sure which program is right for your situation, call us. We've helped hundreds of families navigate this. We'll point you in the right direction — even if it has nothing to do with bail.
Call 855-223-2423