Drug and alcohol testing near South El Monte
In short
South El Monte residents can test by appointment at Blackburn Monitoring, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, about 25 miles west. We offer one-time tests, random programs, ongoing monitoring and court ordered testing, and mobile testing may be available; call to ask.
South El Monte is a small San Gabriel Valley city with a large business district, just south of El Monte and next to the Whittier Narrows area. The CA-60 Pomona Freeway runs through it, and the I-10 is just to the north.
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 South El Monte
Take CA-60 west toward downtown Los Angeles, then I-10 west toward the Westside and down to Venice Blvd. Plan on about 40 to 50 minutes in light traffic and more than an hour at rush hour.
The El Monte bus station, a short trip north, is the eastern end of the Metro J Line, which runs on the I-10 busway into downtown. From downtown, Metro bus line 33 runs west on Venice Blvd. Check Metro’s trip planner.
The El Monte Courthouse
The closest courthouse is the El Monte Courthouse, at 11234 East Valley Blvd in El Monte, part of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s East District. Your case may be handled there or at another East District courthouse; check your paperwork. Our court ordered testing provides chain of custody documentation when needed.
Testing options for South El Monte clients
- One-time tests. A single 12 panel urine drug test, a breathalyzer or an EtG alcohol test when you need an answer now. See one-time testing.
- Random testing program. You get a notice when it is your day to test, so nobody can plan around it. See the random drug testing program.
- Ongoing monitoring. A schedule set case by case with a monitoring coordinator who knows you and shares results only with people you authorize in writing. See drug and alcohol monitoring.
- Court ordered testing. Observed collection when required and chain of custody documentation when needed. See court ordered testing.
Screens cover common substances such as opioids, including fentanyl, stimulants, benzodiazepines and cannabis. Positives that will be acted on are confirmed by partner laboratories. Bring a photo ID and a list of your medications so results are read fairly.
Mobile testing
Mobile testing, where we come to your home or work for an additional fee, may be available in South El Monte. Call to ask before you count on it. Outside our office hours, testing can sometimes be arranged at other Blackburn locations on the Westside.
Who we help in South El Monte
South El Monte teens attend schools in the El Monte Union High School District. We help families who want an objective answer, adults meeting court or probation terms, professionals, and treatment programs that need testing after discharge. See families.
More support
South El Monte families who start with testing are not left alone with the answer. When a result points to a bigger need, you do not have to search on your own; Blackburn can connect you to more support. Start with our get help page.
Therapy and psychiatry
Assessment, therapy and psychiatric care at Blackburn Clinical Services.
Visit Blackburn Clinical ServicesSober living
Structured sober living and sober apartments on the Westside through Blackburn Recovery Services.
Visit Blackburn Recovery ServicesMentoring
One-on-one mentoring for accountability and structure.
Visit Blackburn MentoringScholarship help
Treatment scholarships through The Blackburn Foundation.
Visit The Blackburn Foundation
Nearby 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 the El Monte Courthouse the one for South El Monte?
It is the nearest, in the East District, but your paperwork names the courthouse handling your case.
Can I use the J Line from near South El Monte?
Yes. The J Line starts at the El Monte bus station and runs into downtown, where bus line 33 heads west on Venice Blvd.
Can a South El Monte employer set up testing for a worker?
Yes, for non DOT arrangements such as return to work agreements. Results go only to people the employee authorizes.
Can you test someone at home in South El Monte?
Mobile testing for an additional fee may be available. Call to ask.
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