HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,337
- Submission date
- Aug 2, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,337 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also established a call center for questions or concerns. In response to the breach,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Behavioral & Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,337 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 2, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Southwest Behavioral & Health Services legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Southwest Behavioral & Health Services.