Cahaba Mental Health Data Breach Exposes Health Info

Cahaba Center for Mental Health has experienced a data breach. The cybersecurity incident has compromised the protected health information (PHI) of over at least 500 individuals.

Cahaba Center for Mental Health reported the data breach to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on May 27, 2025, disclosing that 500 or more people have been affected.

PHI, or protected health information, often includes names, dates of birth, contact information, medical records and other health-related personal data.

Cahaba Center for Mental Health's response

Federal law requires HHS notification when protected health information is involved in a data breach. Cahaba is also required to identify impacted individuals and notify them if their information was involved in the incident.

Individuals who believe their personal or protected health information may have been compromised in this data incident should:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from Cahaba Center for Mental Health
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

More information about the company's services and locations can be found on the Cahaba Center for Mental Health website.