HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Jefferson Center for Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jefferson Center for Mental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,319
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that its storage facility was burglarized affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,319 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and clinical information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented physical safeguards to better protect its PHI and retrained all workforce members.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Jefferson Center for Mental Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Center for Mental Health | CO | Healthcare Provider | 546 | Feb 7, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,319 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Jefferson Center for Mental Health 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 Jefferson Center for Mental Health.