HHS OCR report · 2021
Prestera Center for Mental Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Prestera Center for Mental Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,152
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,152 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitig...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Prestera Center for Mental Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,152 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 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: Email.
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 Prestera Center for Mental Health 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 Prestera Center for Mental Health Services.