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Equilibria Mental Health Services 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 Equilibria Mental Health Services 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 Equilibria Mental Health Services
Equilibria Mental Health Services is a mental health care provider with locations in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company offers therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. The organization provides in-person sessions at offices in Braintree and Dedham, Massachusetts, as well as telehealth options to serve a wider community.
The practice is staffed by a group of licensed professionals, including psychologists, clinical social workers, school psychologists and professional counselors. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling and specialized care for college students.
What happened?
On June 24, 2025, Equilibria Mental Health Services discovered that two internal email accounts used for business purposes were breached. An cybercriminal gained access to email addresses belonging to multiple clients, individuals who had contacted Equilibria about services and family members.
The data breach compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of at least 2,000 individuals. Equilibria disclosed the cybersecurity incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 20, 2025 and posted a HIPAA Breach Notification on its website.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Physical address
- Telephone number
- Health insurance plan information
- A person’s self-reported reason for reaching out to the practice
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Equilibria Mental Health Services, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Equilibria Mental Health Services data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help people affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages. To find out if you qualify, complete the form below to join a lawsuit.
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