HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 8,500
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Stronghold Counseling Services, after it reported that a desktop computer was missing from its facility. The computer contained protected health information (PHI) on appointments, client insurance, payments, and demographics, including social security numbers, as well as some client letters and reports. The breach affected 8,500 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc. 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 Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc..