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Helping Families Navigate the System with Compassion
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When a Loved One Is Arrested, You’re Not Alone
Navigating the criminal justice system is overwhelming—especially when your loved one is living with a mental health condition. Heartline is a comprehensive, step-by-step support guide for families in crisis, designed to offer clarity, comfort, and connection when it matters most.
Created with the support of Mothers Bail Bond, this guide empowers families across Greater Los Angeles to advocate for their loved ones while preserving their dignity and rights.
What Is Heartline?
Heartline is more than a guide—it’s a lifeline. It walks families through the critical early hours, legal procedures, and mental health advocacy needed when someone is arrested. Whether you’re facing the system for the first time or supporting a loved one through recurring challenges, Heartline is here to help you breathe, regroup, and take informed action.
Need Support Right Now?
Mothers Bail Bond is proud to stand with families facing mental health and legal crises. We can help connect you to professionals, community services, and advocacy groups trained to guide you through it.
📧 Contact: heartline@mothersbailbonds.com
What the Heartline Guide Covers
What to Do Immediately After Arrest
A step-by-step checklist of actions you can take within the first 24–48 hours, including who to call, what to ask, and how to stay calm under pressure.
Mental Health Advocacy in Custody
Learn how to alert authorities about your loved one’s diagnosis, request evaluations, and push for appropriate treatment—not punishment.
Navigating the Legal System
Understand arraignments, public defenders, bail options, and diversion programs for individuals with mental health conditions.
How to Access Services in Jail & Upon Release
Includes guidance on connecting your loved one to psychiatric care, peer support, transitional housing, and community reentry services.
Building a Long-Term Support Plan
Tools for ongoing case management, medication continuity, therapy referrals, and family education.
A Voice from the P
For Families, By Families
“I didn’t know who to call or what to do. Heartline helped me take a breath and take back control. It gave me answers when I had none.”
– Parent Advocate, South LA
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“At Rising Roots, I didn’t have to pretend anymore. People understood what I was going through. Now I feel like I’m not alone.”
– 14-year-old participant
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