BlackburnThe Blackburn Group. One organization for mental health, recovery and personal growth, rooted in Los Angeles since 2012.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Call us. Someone on our team will listen, ask a few questions and help you work out the next step.
Call (888) 305-5422In crisis? Call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Find your path
What is going on? Pick the closest match and we will show you where to start.
Start with: Clinical care through Blackburn Clinical Services: therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and testing.
Read first: What happens at a psychiatric evaluation, Co-occurring disorders
In Los Angeles: Help for families in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Recovery services through Blackburn Recovery Services: intervention, case management and family support.
Read first: How to help a loved one who won’t accept help, How to choose an interventionist
In Los Angeles: Family intervention in Los Angeles, Help for families in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Clinical care: medically supervised outpatient detox at home, then therapy and psychiatric care. Do not stop alcohol or benzodiazepines suddenly without talking to a doctor.
Read first: Outpatient detox at home
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Case management to hold the plan together, plus monitoring for structure.
Read first: After treatment: the first 90 days, Relapse warning signs
In Los Angeles: Case management in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Clinical care for teens, including a Concierge Outpatient Program built around school, and mentoring for structure.
Read first: Signs a teen needs mental health support, Teen cannabis and vaping
In Los Angeles: Teen mental health help in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Mentoring through Blackburn Mentoring: one-on-one, by video nationwide or in person in Los Angeles.
Read first: How to help a young adult who feels stuck, Helping a college student who is struggling
In Los Angeles: Help for a young adult son or daughter in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Monitoring through Blackburn Monitoring: random testing, home testing and results shared with consent.
Read first: How drug and alcohol monitoring works
In Los Angeles: Drug and alcohol testing for families in Los Angeles
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: The Blackburn Foundation funds treatment scholarships of up to 12 months for people facing financial hardship.
Read first: Ways to pay for treatment, How to vet a treatment program
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Our page for referring professionals explains how referrals and updates work.
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
Start with: Consulting for treatment organizations, and discreet on-set support for film and television.
Or call (888) 305-5422 and we will help you sort it out.
What we do
Six areas of service- 01
Clinical care
Psychiatry, therapy, psychological testing and family coaching for teens and adults in West Los Angeles.
Blackburn Clinical Services → - 02
Recovery services
Case management, intervention and family support across West Los Angeles.
Blackburn Recovery Services → - 03
Monitoring
Private, reliable drug and alcohol testing for individuals, families and programs.
Blackburn Monitoring → - 04
Mentoring
One-on-one mentoring and coaching for students, young adults and professionals. By video across the US, in person in Los Angeles.
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Consulting
Guidance for treatment organizations, and discreet on-set support for film and television.
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Foundation
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funding treatment scholarships for people who cannot afford care.
The Blackburn Foundation →
How it works
Mental health and addiction rarely fit inside one service. We bring the pieces together, so no one has to start over.
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Call us
Tell us what is happening. We listen first, then point you to the right team.
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Get a clear plan
Clinical care, recovery services, monitoring or mentoring. We suggest only what fits. Nothing extra.
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One team behind you
With your OK, our teams share updates with each other and with your family, so everyone works from the same plan.
A phone call is the easiest first step. There is no pressure.
Call (888) 305-5422Who we are
Robby Patrick began this work in West Los Angeles in 2012, and founded Blackburn Recovery Services in 2014.
He has mentored clients alongside Nathan James since 2014. He started The Blackburn Foundation in 2023 to fund treatment for people who cannot afford it, and co-founded Blackburn Clinical Services with Nadea Egan in 2025.
Robby has shared his own story of recovery on podcasts including Against All Odds and The Peak of Possibility.
Meet our leadershipWatch the interviewsThe Blackburn Foundation
Guides
Plain, practical answers for families, individuals and professionals.
Questions
What happens when I call?
Someone on our team listens, asks a few questions and helps you choose a next step. You do not need to have it figured out first. Call (888) 305-5422.
What if my loved one does not want help?
That is very common. We can help you with family support and intervention, even before your loved one is ready.
Do you work with families?
Yes. Family involvement is part of our work across every area, from family coaching in clinical care to weekly updates in recovery services.
Where is The Blackburn Group based?
Our office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Los Angeles. Our recovery and clinical services are in West Los Angeles, and Blackburn Mentoring also works with clients by video across the country.
What if this is an emergency?
Call or text 988, or call 911 right away.