HHS OCR report ยท 2025
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 5,427
- Submission date
- Jul 18, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the covered entity (CE) reported that an unauthorized third-party gained access to its network and accessed or acquired the protected health information (PHI) of 5,427 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical diagnostic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,427 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 18, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse 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 The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.