Dual diagnosis means living with a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. Blackburn Clinical Services treats both together for adults and adolescents in West Los Angeles, with addiction psychiatry, individual therapy, outpatient detox for people who qualify medically, and family services, coordinated as one plan. To get started, call (888) 870 7405 or email info@blackburnclinical.com.
Dual diagnosis at a glance
- What it is: a substance use disorder plus a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, or ADHD. It is also called co-occurring disorders.
- Who we see: adults and adolescents.
- How we treat it: psychiatric evaluation, medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), individual therapy, family services and, when more support is needed, our Concierge Outpatient Program.
- Where: Blackburn Clinical Services, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, serving Venice, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City and West Los Angeles. Therapy takes place in our office.
- Fees: we are an out-of-network practice and provide superbills. See Fees and Insurance.
- First step: call (888) 870 7405 to schedule an assessment.
Why treat both at the same time
Substance use rarely happens in isolation. Anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders often come with it, and treating one without the other can stall recovery. Federal health agencies recommend treating co-occurring conditions together rather than one after the other. At Blackburn, the psychiatrist and the therapist work from the same plan, so medication, therapy and family support point in the same direction.
How we treat dual diagnosis at Blackburn
- Psychiatric evaluation. A thorough assessment of mental health and substance use history. Learn more about addiction psychiatry.
- Medication management. Ongoing care for anxiety, depression, mood disorders and other conditions, adjusted as needs change. See psychiatric medication management.
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Medications that reduce cravings and support stability in early recovery, used when appropriate.
- Outpatient detox. For people who qualify medically, a structured alternative to a hospital stay that begins with an assessment by a board certified addiction psychiatrist. Learn more about outpatient detox.
- Individual therapy. Evidence-based approaches chosen for each client, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and Brainspotting, to address the reasons behind use, build coping skills and support relapse prevention. Learn more about therapy.
- More structure when needed. Our Concierge Outpatient Program offers 3 to 5 hours a week of one-on-one care with no groups and no hour requirements.
- Family support. Family services include family coaching and a free virtual family support group that meets every other week, led by a licensed therapist from Blackburn Clinical Services.
All of our services are available individually or can be combined into a customized package to meet each person’s needs.
Conditions we often see together
- Substance use: alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder
- Mental health: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, ADHD and borderline personality disorder
See every condition on our Conditions We Treat page. Looking for sober living? Blackburn Recovery Services is our sober living sister organization in West Los Angeles.
Questions
What is dual diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis means having a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. It is also called co-occurring disorders.
Do you treat addiction and mental health together?
Yes. Blackburn treats mental health conditions alongside substance use with a coordinated approach, so psychiatry, therapy and family support work from one plan.
Is this an inpatient program?
No. Blackburn Clinical Services is an outpatient practice. For people who need more support than weekly sessions, the Concierge Outpatient Program offers 3 to 5 hours a week of one-on-one care.
How do I get started?
Call (888) 870 7405, email info@blackburnclinical.com or contact us. Care starts with an assessment, and from there we build a plan around one person and adjust it as needs change.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405, email info@blackburnclinical.com or contact us to schedule an assessment. Blackburn Clinical Services serves Venice, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City and West Los Angeles.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 in an emergency.