Drug and alcohol testing near Paramount

Paramount is a working city in southeast Los Angeles County, close to the I-105 and the I-710. We do not have an office in Paramount. We offer a low cost, human approach to testing, and help finding more support when it is needed.

Getting to us from Paramount

Most people take the I-105 west to the I-405 north, then exit near Venice Blvd. Outside rush hour, plan on roughly 30 to 45 minutes, and more at peak times. Metro A Line and C Line stations in neighboring cities connect toward the airport area and downtown, but reaching Mar Vista by transit takes several transfers.

Paramount and the courts

Paramount contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Depending on the case, matters from this area may be heard in the Superior Court’s Southeast District or at the Compton Courthouse in the South Central District. Check your paperwork for your courthouse. We offer court ordered testing with chain of custody documentation when needed.

Families in Paramount

Paramount Unified School District serves the city’s public schools. When a parent is worried, testing through a neutral third party can lower the temperature at home. We explain what a result means and what it does not.

Testing options

There is no one size plan. People from Paramount usually start with one of these:

• One-time testing. A single scheduled test when you need an answer now.
• Random testing program. You are notified when to report, so tests cannot be planned around. See our random drug testing program.
• Ongoing monitoring. A coordinator who knows you, a schedule that can change as things improve, and results shared only with people you authorize in writing. Learn about drug and alcohol monitoring.
• Court ordered testing. Court ordered testing with chain of custody documentation when it is needed.

Tests include a 12 panel urine drug test that covers common substances such as opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines and cannabis, fentanyl testing, an EtG alcohol test, a breathalyzer, and saliva testing on request. Positives that will be acted on are confirmed by partner laboratories. Bring a photo ID to intake. Observed collection is used when a court, program or agreement requires it. Compare everything on our services page.

Mobile testing

Mobile testing at a home or workplace is offered for an additional fee. Paramount is a long way from our Westside office, so mobile testing may be available in your area; call to ask before you plan around it. Outside office hours, testing can also be arranged at other Blackburn locations on the Westside.

Who we help

Testing from Paramount usually involves one of these situations:

• Families of adults and teens who want clear answers without becoming the police at home.
• People with court, probation, diversion or attorney requirements. Attorneys can start on our page for attorneys.
• Licensed professionals under monitoring, such as doctors, nurses, lawyers and pilots.
• Treatment programs and clinicians who want objective results between sessions. See our page for clinicians.

More support when you need it

Paramount families who test with us get more than a number on a form. When more help makes sense, Blackburn has it.

• Therapy and psychiatry

  Assessment, therapy and psychiatric care at Blackburn Clinical Services.

  Visit Blackburn Clinical Services

• Sober living

  Structured sober living and sober apartments on the Westside through Blackburn Recovery Services.

  Visit Blackburn Recovery Services

• Mentoring

  One-on-one mentoring for accountability and structure, at work, at home and in daily life.

  Visit Blackburn Mentoring

• Scholarship help

  Treatment scholarships for people who need care and cannot cover the cost, through The Blackburn Foundation.

  Visit The Blackburn Foundation

Not sure where to start? Our get help page lists free and urgent options. Your monitoring coordinator can also make the introduction.

Nearby areas

We also have pages for Lakewood and Bellflower. See every area we serve.