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High Point Treatment Center 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 High Point & Affiliated Organizations 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 High Point & Affiliated Organizations
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a healthcare provider based in Southeastern Massachusetts. Founded in 1996, the organization focuses on the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point offers a broad range of services, including inpatient, outpatient, shelter and residential care for children, adolescents and adults.
The organization operates multiple facilities in Brockton, New Bedford and Plymouth, and also manages three family emergency homeless shelters in Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River. High Point employs between 501 and 1,000 people and reports annual revenues between $5 million and $20 million. Their mission is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life through a comprehensive continuum of care.
What Happened?
In July 2025, High Point & Affiliated Organizations experienced a significant data breach. On July 6, 2025, the company discovered unusual activity in its network environment. After an investigation with the help of legal counsel and third-party forensic specialists, it was determined that an unauthorized individual may have viewed and copied certain sensitive information. The review of impacted data was completed by July 17, 2025.
Consumer information exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
The breach affected a total of 4,613 people across the United States, with the majority in Massachusetts (4,359), as well as individuals in Maine (4) and New Hampshire (15). The company notified affected individuals by written notice on July 29, 2025. High Point offered complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services to those impacted.
Notably, the ransomware group Abyss claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about it on the dark web on July 26, 2025, stating they obtained 1.8 TB of uncompressed data.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from High Point about this data breach, it is important to understand your rights and the steps you can take. Even if you have not noticed any suspicious activity, your personal information could be at risk for identity theft or fraud in the future.
Here are the actions you can take:
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services offered by High Point. The enrollment instructions and unique code should be included in the letter you received.
- Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely for any unauthorized activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion).
- Report any signs of identity theft or fraud to the appropriate authorities, including your bank, credit card company and local law enforcement.
- Review resources from the Federal Trade Commission and your state attorney general for additional guidance on protecting your identity.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals who may have been harmed by this breach. If your information was compromised, you have the right to seek compensation for any damages or risks you have experienced.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the High Point & Affiliated Organizations data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and pursue compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims on behalf of individuals whose personal information was exposed.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step in protecting your rights, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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