Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority Data Breach

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Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority Data Breach Under Review

Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is investigating a reported data security incident involving Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority, an Alabama-based provider of mental health services. The incident may have exposed sensitive personal and health information belonging to tens of thousands of individuals.

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Overview of the Data Breach

According to public disclosures, the Mental Health Authority experienced a cybersecurity intrusion involving its network server.

The organization notified affected individuals on January 23, 2026, advising that unauthorized access may have occurred and that personal information could have been compromised. Current reports indicate that approximately 30,434 individuals were impacted by the breach.

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About the Mental Health Authority

The Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority provides mental health services to communities across central Alabama. As a provider entrusted with highly sensitive patient information, including medical and identifying data, the organization has a responsibility to safeguard that information against unauthorized access.

A breach involving a healthcare entity raises particularly serious concerns because of the nature of the data involved.

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Why This Data Breach Is Concerning

Cyberattacks targeting healthcare providers can expose information that goes far beyond basic contact details.

When personal and health-related data are accessed without authorization, affected individuals may face risks such as identity theft, medical identity fraud, insurance misuse, and long-term privacy violations. Even when misuse has not yet been identified, the exposure itself can create lasting vulnerability.

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What You Can Do

Individuals who received notice from the Mental Health Authority, or who believe their information may have been involved, should remain alert for unusual activity involving financial accounts, insurance statements, or medical records. Taking early steps to monitor personal information may help reduce potential harm.

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How Our Firm Can Help

Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. represents individuals whose personal and medical information has been exposed due to inadequate data security practices.

Our firm is actively reviewing the Jefferson-Blount-St. Clair Mental Health Authority incident to determine whether affected individuals may have legal claims related to privacy violations, failure to safeguard data, and resulting damages.

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Free Data Breach Case Evaluation

If you believe your information was compromised in this data breach, we encourage you to contact our firm to discuss your legal rights and options.

Consultations are free and confidential. Call (205) 322-8880 or submit an inquiry through our secure online contact form.

Your mental health information is deeply personal. If it was exposed, our attorneys are prepared to help you seek accountability and protect your rights.

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Links

[1] https://jbsmentalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JBS-Web-Notice.pdf