02/26/2025: East Central Missouri Behavioral Health Services (ECMBHS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of its patients’ and employees’ information. On September 2, 2024, we sustained a data security incident. Upon discovery, we promptly launched an investigation and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and determine its scope and cause. We also notified law enforcement and the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services as part of our response.
As part of the ongoing investigation, it was determined that certain data may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine what information may have been involved as quickly as possible. Individuals whose personal or protected health information was involved will be contacted directly with information and resources. Any updates will be posted on this page.
We thank you for your patience, and we deeply regret any concern this incident may cause. We are committed to taking steps to strengthen our systems to prevent future incidents