Drug and alcohol testing near Pasadena

In short

Pasadena residents can test by appointment at Blackburn Monitoring, 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 25 miles away. We offer one-time tests, random programs, ongoing monitoring and court ordered testing, and mobile testing may be available; call to ask.

Pasadena sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The I-210 and CA-134 meet here, and the I-110 Arroyo Seco Parkway starts here and runs south to downtown. The Metro A Line runs through the city as well.

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 Pasadena

One route is the Arroyo Seco Parkway (I-110) south to downtown, then I-10 west toward the Westside and down to Venice Blvd. Another is CA-134 west to US-101 and I-405 south to the Venice Blvd exit. Plan on about 40 to 50 minutes in light traffic and more than an hour at rush hour.

By rail, the A Line has several Pasadena stations, including Memorial Park, Lake and Sierra Madre Villa. Ride to 7th St/Metro Center, transfer to the E Line west to Culver City, then take Metro bus line 33 west on Venice Blvd. Check Metro’s trip planner.

The Pasadena Courthouse

The Pasadena Courthouse, at 300 East Walnut Street, is one of two courthouses in the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Northeast District, with Alhambra. Your paperwork names the courthouse for your case. If testing is required, our court ordered testing includes chain of custody documentation when needed and observed collection when required.

What we offer

Every test is by appointment, with a photo ID checked at intake. Fentanyl is included in testing, and partner laboratories confirm positives when a result will be relied on. Browse all test types or our services.

Mobile testing

Coming to us is not the only option. Mobile testing at home or work, for an additional fee, may be available in Pasadena; call to ask. If you need a time outside office hours, ask about other Blackburn locations on the Westside.

Who we help in Pasadena

We help families with students in the Pasadena Unified School District or at Pasadena City College, adults meeting court or probation terms, licensed professionals who need steady documentation, and clinicians and programs who want results between sessions. See for clinicians.

More support

For Pasadena families, a result is information, and sometimes it points to a next step. Your monitoring coordinator can make an introduction, or you can start on our get help page.

Nearby areas

See South Pasadena and Glendale, or 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

Which A Line station in Pasadena should I use to reach you?

Any of them. Ride the A Line to 7th St/Metro Center, take the E Line to Culver City, then bus line 33 west on Venice Blvd.

Is the Pasadena Courthouse in the same district as Alhambra?

Yes. Both are in the Superior Court's Northeast District.

Can a Pasadena City College student test without telling their parents?

An adult student decides in writing who receives results. Many choose to include family; that is up to them.

Can you test at a Pasadena office?

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

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