HHS OCR report ยท 2022
New Creation Counseling Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New Creation Counseling Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 24,029
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
New Creation Counseling Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 24,029 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, e-mail addresses, and treatment notes. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New Creation Counseling Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,029 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2022.
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 New Creation Counseling Center 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 New Creation Counseling Center.