HHS OCR report · 2021
Youth Consultation Service data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Youth Consultation Service
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 2,756
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Youth Consultation Service, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,756 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, and claims and financial information, The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE provided complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Youth Consultation Service data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,756 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2021.
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 Youth Consultation Service 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 Youth Consultation Service.