HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Evergreen Psychological Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Evergreen Psychological Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,174
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Evergreen Psychological Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that its office was burglarized and several computers were stolen. The computers contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,174 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and financial data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, ph...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Evergreen Psychological Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,174 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2019.
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 Evergreen Psychological 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 Evergreen Psychological Services.