HHS OCR report · 2024
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 545,001
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2024
- 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), The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 545,001 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications, phone numbers, email addresses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD | TX | Healthcare Provider | 599,367 | Aug 17, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 545,001 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2024.
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 The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD 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 The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.