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Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties 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 Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties
The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties is a private, not-for-profit mental health organization based in Wooster, Ohio. Founded in 1953, the center provides comprehensive therapy and support services for children, adults, and families throughout Wayne and Holmes counties.
Services include counseling for mild to severe issues, crisis intervention, psychiatry, supportive employment, and telehealth options.
What Happened?
On March 3, 2025, the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties discovered suspicious activity on its systems after a disruption was reported by a third-party service provider.
An internal investigation revealed that an unauthorized entity likely gained access to one of the center’s servers on March 2, 2025, and took information from the system the next day. The center acted to contain the incident, reset account credentials, and engaged cybersecurity professionals to investigate.
The center completed its analysis of impacted data on Dec. 9, 2025, and began notifying affected individuals by written notice on Feb. 9, 2026. The attorney general office of Maine was notified.
The investigation found that the following types of consumer information may have been exposed:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification numbers
- Financial accounts
- Health insurance information
- Medical condition information
- Treatment provider names
- Medical record numbers
- Treatment cost information
- Diagnosis and/or treatment information
The data breach affected approximately 83,354 individuals in the United States, including two residents of Maine.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue possible claims.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form. Taking action now can help protect your interests and hold organizations accountable for safeguarding sensitive information.
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