Wyandot Center Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info

Wyandot Center, a nonprofit mental health care provider based in Kansas City, Kan., recently experienced a significant data breach that may have affected individuals who have used its services. The incident involved unauthorized access to portions of the organization’s network over a two-day period, potentially exposing sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI).

Details of the data breach

On Nov. 19, 2025, Wyandot Center disclosed that it had discovered unusual activity within its systems. After engaging third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate, it was determined that unauthorized access occurred between Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, 2025. The breach may have resulted in the unauthorized access or acquisition of information belonging to individuals who received services from the organization.

Compromised data may include first and last name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, patient ID, medical record number, health insurance information, service date, diagnosis or condition information, provider name, prescription information and medical history information.

Wyandot Center completed a thorough review of the affected data by Nov. 5, 2025, and began notifying individuals whose information may have been involved. The organization has not specified the exact number of people affected, but the range of data exposed indicates the breach could have serious consequences for those impacted.

The company posted a notice of the data incident on its website on Nov. 20, 2025.

Wyandot Center’s response

In response to the incident, Wyandot Center took immediate steps to secure its systems and engaged third-party specialists to conduct a comprehensive investigation and response. Law enforcement has been notified, and Wyandot Center is reviewing its policies and procedures related to data protection.

If you receive notification from Wyandot Center or your provider about this breach, you may want to:

• Sign up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, offered by Wyandot Center.
• Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
• Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.

For affected individuals with questions, Wyandot Center has set up a call center at 833-929-2258, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.