HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Mental Health Center of Boulder County Inc. dba Mental Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mental Health Center of Boulder County Inc. dba Mental Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,650
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mental Health Center of Boulder County dba Mental Health Partners, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,650 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided subs...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mental Health Center of Boulder County Inc. dba Mental Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2020.
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 Mental Health Center of Boulder County Inc. dba Mental Health Partners 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 Mental Health Center of Boulder County Inc. dba Mental Health Partners.