QuestionsAnswers to what people most often ask about The Blackburn Group.
The Group
What is The Blackburn Group?
The Blackburn Group is a Los Angeles organization offering clinical care, recovery services, drug and alcohol monitoring, mentoring, consulting and philanthropy. Each area focuses on one specialty, and our teams work together so care stays connected.
Who founded The Blackburn Group?
The Blackburn Group was founded by Robby Patrick, an addiction specialist whose work in recovery in West Los Angeles began in 2012.
What does The Blackburn Group offer?
Clinical care through Blackburn Clinical Services, recovery services through Blackburn Recovery Services, drug and alcohol testing through Blackburn Monitoring, mentoring through Blackburn Mentoring, consulting through Blackburn Consulting, and treatment scholarships through The Blackburn Foundation.
Where is The Blackburn Group located?
Our office is at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Our clinical and recovery services are in West Los Angeles, and Blackburn Mentoring also works with clients by video across the United States.
How do I know where to start?
Call (888) 305-5422 or email info@theblackburngroup.org. We will listen and connect you with the right team, or with more than one if that fits. You can also read our guide, Where to Start.
What happens when I call?
A real person listens first. We ask a few simple questions about who you are worried about and what has changed, then point you to the right team inside The Blackburn Group, or to an outside resource if that fits better. Nothing is shared with anyone without consent. Call (888) 305-5422, or read more about help for families in Los Angeles.
Do I need to know what kind of help we need before I call?
No. Most families call because they are not sure what to do next. Sorting that out is part of the first conversation.
Do your services work together?
Yes. We work as one organization. With the client’s consent, our teams coordinate care, share updates and keep families informed.
Do you work with families?
Yes. Family involvement is part of our work across every area of service, from family coaching in clinical care to family support in recovery services and parent involvement in mentoring.
Services
Does The Blackburn Group offer psychiatry and therapy?
Yes, through Blackburn Clinical Services, which provides psychiatry, individual therapy, psychological testing and family coaching for adolescents and adults.
Can you help with an intervention for a loved one?
Yes. Blackburn Recovery Services provides intervention, case management and family support for people struggling with addiction.
Do you offer drug and alcohol testing?
Yes. Blackburn Monitoring provides discreet, reliable drug and alcohol testing for individuals, families and programs.
Is Blackburn Mentoring available outside Los Angeles?
Yes. Blackburn Mentoring works with high school students, college students, young adults and professionals by video across the United States, and in person in Los Angeles.
What does Blackburn Consulting do?
Blackburn Consulting advises treatment programs, healthcare providers and community organizations, and provides discreet on-set support for film and television productions.
The Foundation
What is The Blackburn Foundation?
The Blackburn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds treatment scholarships for people facing financial hardship and is building the Creative Arts Community Center in Culver City.
How much has The Blackburn Foundation awarded?
Since launching in November 2023, the Foundation has raised about $1.95 million, awarded more than $1.65 million in treatment scholarships and helped more than 100 people into treatment.
How can I support the Foundation?
Visit theblackburnfoundation.org to give or to learn about the scholarship fund and the Creative Arts Community Center.