WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rhode Island's Department of Health issued a public health advisory in Woonsocket on Wednesday because of an ongoing increase in drug overdoses. According to state health officials, the city had 376 reported non-fatal opioid overdoses per 100,000 people, more than double what it is statewide (185 per 100,000). The health department said they monitor these numbers with their non-fatal overdose Integrated Surveillance System. Data released for 2023's overdose death numbers showed that although overdose deaths went down 7.3% statewide, Woonsocket had the highest rate, which is 67.4 per 100,000 people. READ MORE: Overdose deaths trending downward in Rhode Island In late July, Mayor Chris Beauchamp told 12 News "the opioid epidemic has really affected the citizens of Woonsocket." Beauchamp added that the city got $429,000 from an opioid settlement. The money has been directed to "some of the agencies that deal with this on a direct basis." City Council President John Ward, who is running against Beauchamp in November, said "there's two fronts that this has to be faced on." "Dealing with the homeless population, finding some kind of affordable housing alternatives for them," Ward said. Resources to stay informed and prevent overdose deaths can be accessed by visiting preventoverdoseri.org or by calling 988. NEXT: Active scene in downtown Providence prompts building evacuations Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW