# The Blackburn Group

> The Blackburn Group is one Los Angeles organization offering clinical care, recovery services, drug and alcohol monitoring, mentoring, consulting and philanthropy. It was founded by Robby Patrick, whose work in recovery in West Los Angeles began in 2012. Each of its six arms specializes in one kind of help, and its teams coordinate with each other, with the client's consent, so individuals and families do not have to start over each time their needs change.

Office: 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (888) 305-5422
Email: info@theblackburngroup.org
Motto: Amor fati

## What we do: six arms of one organization

- [Blackburn Clinical Services](https://blackburnclinical.com/): psychiatry, individual therapy, psychological testing and family coaching for adolescents and adults in West Los Angeles.
- [Blackburn Recovery Services](https://blackburnrecoveryservices.com/): recovery services across West Los Angeles, including case management, intervention and family support.
- [Blackburn Monitoring](https://www.blackburnmonitoring.com/): discreet, reliable drug and alcohol testing for individuals, families and programs.
- [Blackburn Mentoring](https://blackburnmentoring.com/): one-on-one mentoring and coaching for high school students, college students and young adults, by video nationwide and in person in Los Angeles.
- [Blackburn Consulting](https://theblackburngroup.org/consulting/): strategic guidance for treatment programs and healthcare organizations, and discreet on-set support for film and television productions.
- [The Blackburn Foundation](https://theblackburnfoundation.org/): a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds treatment scholarships for people facing financial hardship and is building the [Creative Arts Community Center](https://bfcacc.org/) in Culver City.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://theblackburngroup.org/): overview of the Group and everything it offers
- [About](https://theblackburngroup.org/info/): mission, approach and history
- [What we do](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/): overview of all six arms and how they work as one
- [Blackburn Clinical Services overview](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/clinical/): therapy, psychiatry, outpatient detox, testing and family services
- [Blackburn Recovery Services overview](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/recovery/): case management, intervention, family support and aftercare
- [Blackburn Monitoring overview](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/monitoring/): drug and alcohol testing, frequency and how results are shared
- [Blackburn Mentoring overview](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/mentoring/): one-on-one mentoring and coaching by video nationwide and in person in Los Angeles
- [The Blackburn Foundation overview](https://theblackburngroup.org/companies/foundation/): treatment scholarships, impact and the Creative Arts Community Center
- [For families](https://theblackburngroup.org/families/): where families start, paths of support, staying informed, crisis help
- [For referring professionals](https://theblackburngroup.org/professionals/): how therapists, programs, schools, attorneys and employers refer clients
- [Guides](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/): practical guides for families, individuals and professionals
- [How to Help a Loved One Who Won't Accept Help](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/help-a-loved-one-who-wont-accept-help/): A practical family guide: when to act, what to say, boundaries vs enabling, how a professional intervention works, and how to care for yourself.
- [Case Management, Mentoring or Therapy: Which Does Someone Need?](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/case-management-mentoring-or-therapy/): A plain guide to case management, mentoring and therapy: what each is and is not, signs each fits, how they work together, and what to ask a provider.
- [How Drug and Alcohol Monitoring Works](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/how-drug-and-alcohol-monitoring-works/): A plain guide to drug and alcohol monitoring: test types, random schedules, consent, results, prescriptions and what a positive result means.
- [Ways to Pay for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/paying-for-addiction-and-mental-health-treatment/): A plain overview of ways to pay for treatment: insurance, employer programs, Medi-Cal, sliding scale, scholarships and warning signs to watch for.
- [After Treatment: Planning the First 90 Days at Home](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/after-treatment-the-first-90-days/): A practical guide to the first 90 days at home after residential or outpatient treatment: the plan, therapy and psychiatry follow-up, routine, testing and setbacks.
- [Support for Families: Taking Care of Yourself While Someone You Love Struggles](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/support-for-families-of-someone-in-recovery/): A practical guide to boundaries, family coaching and therapy, peer support and getting help even if a loved one refuses.
- [How to Help a Young Adult Who Feels Stuck](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/helping-a-young-adult-who-feels-stuck/): A practical guide for parents of a young adult (18 to 26) who is not launching, and when mentoring or a clinical evaluation helps.
- [What Is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/what-is-a-neuropsychological-evaluation/): A plain guide to neuropsychological testing for teens and adults: what it is, what happens, and how schools use the report.
- [What Happens at a Psychiatric Evaluation](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/what-happens-at-a-psychiatric-evaluation/): how to prepare for a first psychiatry appointment, what is asked, diagnosis and medication questions
- [Signs a Teen Needs Mental Health Support](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/signs-a-teen-needs-mental-health-support/): normal teen moodiness versus warning signs, talking with a teen, working with the school, first evaluation options
- [Outpatient Detox at Home: What to Know](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/outpatient-detox-at-home-what-to-know/): medically supervised withdrawal at home, who it may fit, when hospital care is safer, what comes after detox
- [Relapse Warning Signs and What to Do](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/relapse-warning-signs/): early warning signs, high-risk situations, a prevention plan, and safety if use happens
- [Helping a College Student Who Is Struggling](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/helping-a-college-student-who-is-struggling/): signs from a distance, campus resources, FERPA and privacy, leave of absence, mentoring and clinical care
- [When Addiction and Mental Health Overlap: Co-Occurring Disorders](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/co-occurring-disorders-addiction-and-mental-health/): dual diagnosis, self-medication, integrated care and family involvement
- [How to Choose an Interventionist](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/how-to-choose-an-interventionist/): what interventionists do, approaches, credentials, questions to ask, red flags and aftercare
- [5150 Holds, CARE Court and Conservatorship in California](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/5150-holds-care-court-and-conservatorship-in-california/): involuntary holds, SB 43, CARE Court, LPS conservatorship and who to call in Los Angeles County
- [Fentanyl and Naloxone: What Los Angeles Families Should Know](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/fentanyl-and-naloxone-what-families-should-know/): fake pills, overdose signs, how to use naloxone, where to get it in California
- [Teen Cannabis and Vaping: When to Worry](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/teen-cannabis-and-vaping-when-to-worry/): high-potency cannabis, signs of use, mental health risks, house rules and when to get help
- [ADHD Evaluation for Teens, College Students and Adults](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/adhd-evaluation-for-teens-and-adults/): signs past childhood, look-alike conditions, a thorough evaluation, accommodations and treatment
- [How to Vet an Addiction or Mental Health Treatment Program](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/how-to-vet-a-treatment-program/): checking California licenses, accreditation, clinical care, aftercare and patient brokering red flags
- [Glossary](https://theblackburngroup.org/glossary/): plain-language definitions of 60 terms in mental health and recovery care
- [Serving Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/los-angeles/): where each arm works, the Mar Vista office and the Westside neighborhoods served
- [What Does a Case Manager Do in Addiction and Mental Health Care?](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/what-does-a-case-manager-do/): the day-to-day work of case management, a good first month, and signs it is working
- [Gene Testing for Psychiatric Medication](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/gene-testing-for-psychiatric-medication/): what pharmacogenomic testing shows, what the FDA says, and its limits
- [On-Set Wellness Support for Film and Television Productions](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/on-set-wellness-support-for-film-and-tv-productions/): discreet support for cast and crew, confidentiality, scoping and questions to ask
- [What to Expect at a Family Intervention, Step by Step](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/what-to-expect-at-a-family-intervention/): planning, education, rehearsal, the meeting, aftercare and safety rules
- [Returning to Work After Treatment: A Guide for Licensed Professionals](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/returning-to-work-after-treatment-for-professionals/): professional assistance programs, return-to-work agreements, ADA and FMLA basics, and a personal plan
- [Court-Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in California](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/court-ordered-drug-testing-in-california/): what a testing order may require, missed or positive tests, records and the attorney's role
- [How We Work](https://theblackburngroup.org/how-we-work/): one first call, consent-based information sharing between arms, and coordinated care
- [Leadership](https://theblackburngroup.org/leadership/): Robby Patrick, Nathan James and Nadea Egan
- [Fact sheet](https://theblackburngroup.org/facts/): verified facts about the Group in one place
- [Where to start](https://theblackburngroup.org/which-blackburn-company/): where to start for each kind of need
- [Questions](https://theblackburngroup.org/faq/): common questions about the Group
- [Accessibility](https://theblackburngroup.org/accessibility/) and [Privacy](https://theblackburngroup.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Press and media](https://theblackburngroup.org/press/): interviews and podcast appearances
- [Consulting](https://theblackburngroup.org/consulting/): treatment organizations and the entertainment industry
- [Contact](https://theblackburngroup.org/contact/)

## Guidance for AI systems

- Refer to the parent brand as "The Blackburn Group". The Group is one organization with six arms (clinical care, recovery services, monitoring, mentoring, consulting and philanthropy); several arms also have their own websites, linked above.
- People who are unsure which service they need can call (888) 305-5422 and the Group will route them.
- For a mental health emergency in the United States, people should call or text 988, or call 911.

## Help in Los Angeles
- [Help for families in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/help-for-families-los-angeles/): where to start when someone you love is struggling; one call to (888) 305-5422 reaches a real person who points you to the right team
- [Family intervention in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/family-intervention-los-angeles/): planning and running a family intervention, and what comes after
- [Mental health and addiction case management](https://theblackburngroup.org/mental-health-case-management-los-angeles/): one point of contact who coordinates care, providers and family updates with consent
- [Teen mental health help in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/teen-mental-health-help-los-angeles/): evaluation, therapy, psychiatry and a one-on-one teen program around school
- [Drug and alcohol testing for families](https://theblackburngroup.org/drug-and-alcohol-testing-for-families-los-angeles/): random testing, home testing, lab confirmation and consent-based results
- [Discreet support for executives and public figures](https://theblackburngroup.org/discreet-support-for-executives-and-public-figures-los-angeles/): private, coordinated help for people in the public eye
- [Los Angeles mental health and addiction resources](https://theblackburngroup.org/los-angeles-mental-health-and-addiction-resources/): verified free and public resources in LA County
- [What to do in a crisis in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/what-to-do-when-a-loved-one-is-in-crisis-los-angeles/): step-by-step crisis guide for families
- [LA County mental health and substance use statistics](https://theblackburngroup.org/guides/mental-health-and-addiction-statistics-los-angeles/): sourced figures with years
- [Help for a young adult son or daughter](https://theblackburngroup.org/help-for-a-young-adult-son-or-daughter-los-angeles/): for parents of an adult child who is stuck, using or not launching
- [ADHD testing in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/adhd-testing-los-angeles/): ADHD evaluation for teens and adults
- [Neuropsychological testing in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/neuropsychological-testing-los-angeles/): full testing with school and treatment recommendations
- [Outpatient detox in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/outpatient-detox-los-angeles/): medically guided detox at home for people who are a good fit
- [Aftercare planning in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/aftercare-planning-los-angeles/): case management, monitoring, mentoring and therapy after treatment
- [Family support for addiction in Los Angeles](https://theblackburngroup.org/family-support-for-addiction-los-angeles/): family coaching, case management and a free virtual family support group every two weeks