COMMUNITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

Community Research Foundation (CRF) notified the California Attorney General of a data breach affecting protected health information (PHI). The incident occurred between October 6 and October 13, 2022, and was discovered on October 13, 2022. An unauthorized actor accessed files and data within CRF's systems. CRF engaged external cybersecurity experts, secured its environment, and offered 12 months of complimentary identity protection services via Experian to affected individuals.

Community Research Foundation (CRF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The organization has two primary purposes: To design and operate programs focused on the treatment, education, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health problems who may also have co-occurring substance use problems in a way that is culturally sensitive, and will promote recovery and decrease the stigma of mental illness and co-occurring substance use problems. To conduct scientific research which is designed to assess the quality and appropriateness of services, and continue to discover and implement innovative ways of working toward the ultimate goal of recovery from mental illness and co-occurring substance use problems.