The Center for Discovery Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

The Center for Discovery, a behavioral health care provider specializing in eating disorders and related mental health conditions, disclosed a data breach connected to its third-party billing vendor, Accumedic Computer Systems.

On or around April 8, 2026, an unauthorized third party first gained access to Accumedic's computer systems. The unauthorized party then potentially obtained customer information during a separate window between June 4 and June 8, 2026.

The cyber incident also caused a disruption in Accumedic's services.

After detecting the unauthorized activity, Accumedic isolated the affected servers and launched an investigation with the assistance of both internal and third-party forensic experts.

The team conducted an analysis of the affected files to identify the specific personal information they contained. The investigation determined that the personal information exposed in the breach included names and Social Security numbers.

The Center for Discovery learned of the breach on Aug. 25, 2026.

The breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

The Center for Discovery's response to the breach

The Center for Discovery is offering affected individuals access to free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Epiq. To enroll, individuals can visit Epiq's Privacy Solutions ID website and enter the activation code provided in their notification letter.

For questions about the credit monitoring enrollment process, affected individuals can call Epiq directly at 866-675-2006, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The company encouraged affected individuals to remain vigilant against potential identity theft and fraud and to monitor their credit reports for any suspicious activity.