Valley Medical Laboratory’s vTOXⓇ is Elevating Recovery is Happening

Recovery Is Happening, located in Rochester, MN and serving the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area, connects individuals impacted by substance use disorder with personalized recovery pathways. The organization offers peer-led counseling services, treatment navigation, and sober house placement as well as funding and services to support finding affordable, safe housing.  

Jenna Klassen, who’s served as Executive Director of Recovery is Happening since January 2022, and worked with the company as a peer recovery specialist since 2019, sat down to talk with Valley Medical and Wellness about the benefits of peer recovery specialist work and how Valley Medical Laboratory’s viewing-free method of urine drug testing called vTOXⓇ has elevated the quality of their services.  

SW: How has Valley Medical’s vTOXⓇ service benefitted Recovery is Happening?  

JK: It’s been a really smooth process, transitioning to [Valley Medical’s] DNA testing. People have a lot of questions [because] it’s different than anything we’ve ever done. But, it alleviates the issue of, ‘Well, maybe that wasn’t my sample,’ right? And for us, that gives us a kind of peace of mind and an added benefit we can give to our clients.  

SW: Is Valley Medical’s vTOXⓇ service one you would recommend to other treatment centers?  

JK: The process online is easy to get results, and the sample collection is an easy process. Anytime our staff has questions, Valley Medical is able to provide them with the education and information they need. They’re fantastic.  

Under Klassen’s direction, Recovery is Happening has expanded peer-led services and strengthened community partnerships, aiming for deeper systemic support. She is also part of broader policy efforts: she is listed among leaders in a coalition advocating for improved peer recovery infrastructure across Minnesota. Valley Medical and Wellness is proud to partner with leaders in the peer recovery field like Klassen and her team to provide hassle and viewing-free urine testing so they can focus on the vital work that is helping clients overcome substance use disorder.  

Coming up in September for Recovery Month: Recovery is Happening is hosting their annual Rally for Recovery 5K at the Silverlake Pavilion in Rochester starting at 8:00am CT on September 6, 2025.   

More information about this year’s rally can be found here: https://givebutter.com/recoveryrally2025  

More about Recovery is Happening’s services: The center enjoys high local ratings (4.6/5) for its welcoming atmosphere, peer services, and inclusive programming – such as sound baths offered during special Wellbriety nights – as well as a diverse range of pathways tailored to support individual recovery journeys. To learn more, interested parties should contact Recovery is Happening at (507) 218-4773, Monday – Thursday from 8:00am – 5:00pm CT, or Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm CT.   

Interested parties can also visit https://recoveryishappening.org/.  

Valley Medical Laboratory is a CLIA-certified reference lab for toxicology testing in Burnsville, MN. vTOX® viewing-free urine drug testing is available to all Valley Medical partners across the state of Minnesota. Interested partners can learn more by calling (612) 471-1141.  

Interested parties can also visit www.valleymedlab.com or email info@valleymedlab.com. 

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