Cahaba Center for Mental Health Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 5, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law, is investigating a data breach involving Cahaba Center for Mental Health, a healthcare provider based in Alabama.
According to a disclosure published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 27, 2025, Cahaba Center for Mental Health experienced a hacking/IT incident involving unauthorized access to its email system. The breach impacted the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 501 individuals.
As a mental health services provider, Cahaba Center is entrusted with highly sensitive and confidential patient information. Incidents involving unauthorized access to healthcare email systems may expose names, treatment information, diagnoses, and other private data protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the scope of the breach, including whether appropriate cybersecurity safeguards were in place and whether Cahaba Center took timely and adequate steps to protect patient information. The firm is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of those affected by the breach.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Cahaba Center for Mental Health?
Cahaba Center for Mental Health is a community-based agency that provides a variety of services for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. They offer both outpatient and inpatient care, including mental health treatment, case management, and residential services.
If you received a notification from Cahaba Center for Mental Health or believe your information may have been compromised, Federman & Sherwood encourages you to contact the firm to learn more about your legal rights.
For more information, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com