HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Detroit Central City Community Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Detroit Central City Community Mental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,412
- Submission date
- Aug 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Detroit Central City Community Mental Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,412 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Detroit Central City Community Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,412 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 24, 2023.
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 Detroit Central City Community 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 Detroit Central City Community Mental Health.