✅ Official notice on file. Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Aug 21, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, driver's license / state id, date of birth, medical information, health insurance.
Key facts
| Discovered | Jun 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Driver's license / state ID, Date of birth, Medical information, Health insurance |
| Letter sent | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-866-906-8720 |
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What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Contact your state DMV to ask whether your license number should be replaced, and watch for accounts opened with your ID.
- Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
- Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer for services you never received.
- Ask your insurer whether a new member ID can be issued, and check claims made under your policy.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc helpline at 1-866-906-8720 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jun 22, 2026 — Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc discovers the incident
- Aug 19, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Aug 21, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center, Inc. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.