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The Brien Center 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 The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse 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 The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is a community-based, nonprofit organization that serves as the largest provider of behavioral health and addiction services in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
The Brien Center supports approximately 10,000 individuals annually through a network of nearly 500 staff across 25 locations.
What Happened?
On May 21, 2025, the Brien Center discovered suspicious activity in its network, revealing that an unauthorized third party had gained access to certain systems. The investigation, which involved third-party cybersecurity specialists, determined that the breach occurred between May 19 and May 21, 2025. During this time, the attacker may have accessed and acquired sensitive data belonging to clients.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Client ID
- Dates and times of recent visits
- Clinical diagnostic information
The Brien Center reported the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 18, 2025, and to the Vermont Attorney General’s office on July 21, 2025. According to reports, a total of 5,427 individuals in the United States were affected.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification about this breach, it is important to know your rights and the options available. The Brien Center has offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Epiq - Privacy Solutions ID for a set period. These services include credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance and assistance with restoring your identity if needed.
Affected individuals are encouraged to:
- Enroll in the provided credit monitoring service by following the instructions in the notification letter
- Regularly review account statements and monitor credit reports for suspicious activity or errors
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to help prevent unauthorized use of personal information
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission
Under federal law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus. Taking advantage of this can help detect any unusual activity early.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Brien Center data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident seek justice and recover losses related to the exposure of their sensitive information.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step toward possible compensation, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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