BATH, N.Y. (WENY) - On Monday, the Steuben County Public Health Department released data regarding opioid overdoses in the month of February.

According to the county, 24 overdoses were reported and one person died from an overdose. The county said that Narcan was used six times in the month. Narcan is a nasal spray prescription used to treat a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.

The county's public health director says opioids remain a problem and that there are more options to get Narcan into the hands of residents.

"Opioids remain a very real problem in Steuben County," said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith. "In addition to bringing awareness to what we're seeing locally, we now have more options to get Narcan into the hands of our residents through online training on our website."

Local support is available. Steuben County Substance Abuse Services (SCASAS) offers outpatient services in Bath (607-664-2156), Corning (607-937-6201), and Hornell (607-324-2483) as well as after hour services (607-937-7800). CASA Trinity in Hornell (607-282-5200) and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in
Bath offer detox and inpatient services as well. Residents are also encouraged to call 211 for other local supports.