Florence County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, doing business as Circle Park Behavioral Health Services, has confirmed a data breach that potentially exposed the personal and health information of individuals in its care.
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Investigation
On March 8, 2025, Circle Park Behavioral Health Services identified suspicious activity within its computer systems, prompting an immediate investigation into what turned out to be a significant data breach. Circle Park is a healthcare organization serving South Carolina communities with behavioral health support, making the sensitive nature of the compromised data particularly concerning.
After discovering the intrusion, Circle Park engaged an independent cybersecurity firm to assess the situation. The investigation concluded that unauthorized actors had accessed and likely acquired files containing personal and health-related data. The organization then launched a detailed review of the affected data, which was completed on December 23, 2025. Notification letters were issued shortly thereafter.
While the specific types of compromised information vary by individual, the notice confirms that the exposed data includes names and other personally identifiable information—along with potential protected health information. This combination of data is highly sensitive and could be exploited for identity theft, insurance fraud, or medical scams.
In response, Circle Park has implemented stronger security protocols and is offering 12 months of complimentary identity theft protection through IDX, including credit monitoring, CyberScan surveillance, $1 million in identity theft insurance, and fully managed recovery services. Affected individuals must enroll by March 29, 2026, to receive these services.
Healthcare-related breaches are particularly dangerous due to the lasting impact of exposed medical data. Even if no misuse has been reported yet, the risk remains high—and affected individuals should act swiftly.
When Did This Breach Occur?
Suspicious activity was discovered on March 8, 2025, and Circle Park completed its internal review of affected individuals by December 23, 2025.
What Information Was Breached?
While exact data varies by individual, the following types of information may have been compromised:
What You Can Do
If you received a notification letter from Circle Park Behavioral Health Services or suspect your data may have been involved:
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Enroll in the free IDX identity protection services before the March 29, 2026 deadline. Services include credit monitoring and identity theft recovery.
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Review your credit reports from annualcreditreport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228.
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Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion).
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Monitor insurance claims and healthcare statements for any unauthorized use.
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Be alert for phishing emails or scams targeting health or financial data.
This breach may have exposed extremely personal information. Don’t wait to protect yourself—and don’t overlook your legal rights.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
If Circle Park Behavioral Health Services notified you that your personal or medical information was compromised, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Healthcare organizations have a legal obligation to secure protected health information. When they fail, victims may have grounds for compensation.
Class action lawsuits can help you recover the cost of credit protection, emotional distress, and time spent securing your identity. Class Action U is here to connect you with attorneys experienced in holding negligent organizations accountable.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.
