Drug and alcohol testing near Hermosa Beach

In short

Blackburn Monitoring is about 12 miles north of Hermosa Beach at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles. Hermosa Beach residents can test by appointment Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and mobile testing at home or work may be available; call to ask.

Hermosa Beach is a small beach city of about one and a half square miles, tucked between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Pacific Coast Hwy runs through it, and that one road, also signed Sepulveda Blvd further north, is the simplest way to reach us.

Talk to a real person today. Call (888) 305-5422. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Testing by appointment.

Getting to us from Hermosa Beach

Head north on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) through Manhattan Beach and El Segundo, past LAX, and continue toward Westchester and Mar Vista. Some people prefer I-405 north to the Venice Blvd exit. Outside rush hour, plan on about 25 to 35 minutes. Airport traffic can slow either route, so allow extra time.

Transit from Hermosa Beach to Mar Vista involves transfers through the LAX area. Metro’s trip planner shows current options.

Courts that serve the beach cities

Cases from Hermosa Beach are typically handled at the Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Ave, in the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Southwest District. Check your paperwork to be sure. If a judge, probation officer or attorney requires testing, our court ordered testing includes chain of custody documentation when needed.

Ways to test

Testing covers common drug classes, including fentanyl, plus alcohol. A positive screen that matters can be sent to partner laboratories for confirmation. Bring a photo ID, and tell us about prescriptions up front.

Mobile testing

We can sometimes send a tester to a home or workplace for an additional fee. Coverage in Hermosa Beach depends on the day and schedule, so mobile testing may be available in your area; call to ask. Other Blackburn locations on the Westside can help outside office hours.

Who we help in Hermosa Beach

Parents with children in the Hermosa Beach City School District, which runs through eighth grade, sometimes reach out as their kids move on to high school in a neighboring district and the stakes change. We also help young adults who want to rebuild trust, licensed professionals under monitoring, and clinicians who want results between sessions. See should I drug test my teen?

More support

For Hermosa Beach families, a result is a chance to act early, before small problems grow. If it shows that someone needs more, you do not have to start over with strangers. See more support beyond testing.

Nearby areas

See Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, or nearby El Segundo. All areas.

Talk to a real person today. Call (888) 305-5422. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Testing by appointment.

If someone may have taken too much of a substance, is hard to wake, or is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988. For free, confidential treatment referrals, the SAMHSA National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357.

Common questions

Is Pacific Coast Hwy or the 405 better from Hermosa Beach?

Both work. PCH is often steady outside rush hour; the 405 can be faster or much slower depending on the time. Check traffic before you leave.

Which courthouse covers Hermosa Beach?

Hermosa Beach matters are typically heard at the Torrance Courthouse in the Southwest District. Your paperwork will confirm it.

Can a Hermosa Beach family test a teen over the summer?

Yes. A random program can run through summer, with notices on test days and results shared with the parents you authorize.

Will someone come to my Hermosa Beach home to test?

Mobile testing for an additional fee may be available in Hermosa Beach. Call to ask.

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