The MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley suffered a data breach on November 5, 2022, caused by hacking, compromising the personal information of 83,245 individuals, including eight Maine residents. The breach exposed sensitive data, though the exact nature (e.g., financial, medical, or personally identifiable information) was not explicitly detailed in the report. Affected individuals were notified via letters on July 28, 2023, nearly eight months after the incident, and offered 12 months of identity theft protection services through IDX as a remedial measure. The delay in notification and the scale of the breach suggest significant operational and reputational risks, particularly given the involvement of a health and human services authority, which typically handles highly sensitive client data. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defenses, potentially eroding trust among patients, partners, and regulatory bodies.