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Community Counseling of Bristol County Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Community Counseling of Bristol County data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Community Counseling of Bristol County
Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (CCBC) is a nonprofit based in Massachusetts. CCBC provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, elders, and families throughout Bristol County.
The organization operates several programs, including outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, in-home and community-based services, crisis response, and recovery support.
With approximately 240 employees, CCBC serves communities such as Taunton and Attleboro, offering 24/7 crisis services and working to address the complex needs of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges.
What Happened?
CCBC's investigation determined that between May 18, 2024, and May 20, 2024, an unauthorized party gained access to its network. Certain files containing sensitive information were stored on the impacted systems and may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition.
According to reports filed with the Maine Attorney General, a total of 45,960 individuals in the United States were affected, including 30 residents of Maine. CCBC notified consumers of the breach in writing on May 19, 2025.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Health insurance information
If you received a notification from CCBC, your information may have been part of this breach.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were notified that your information was involved in this breach, you have important rights and options to protect yourself.
First, CCBC is offering affected individuals a complimentary membership to Experian IdentityWorksSM Credit 3B, which provides credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. You should consider enrolling in this service, as it can help detect possible misuse of your information.
In addition to enrolling in credit monitoring, you can:
- Place a fraud alert on your credit files, which tells creditors to contact you before opening any new accounts in your name.
- Place a security freeze on your credit reports, which prevents new credit from being issued in your name without your approval.
- Regularly review your financial account statements and credit reports for any fraudulent or irregular activity.
- Request a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus every 12 months.
- Contact your health insurance provider to review your explanation of benefits and verify all services provided.
- File a police report if you suspect your identity has been stolen or used fraudulently.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Community Counseling of Bristol County data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the risks and inconvenience you have faced. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach pursue their legal rights and potential remedies.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit related to this breach, complete the below form. This is your opportunity to seek justice and hold organizations accountable for protecting your sensitive information.
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