New York state is sending more than $5.8 million to a dozen programs meant to aid people who are struggling with opioid addiction, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced. 

The money is being drawn from the state's opioid settlement fund and will aid programs statewide. 

"Countless lives have been impacted by the opioid and overdose epidemic here in New York," Hochul said. "As individuals, families, and communities across the state continue to feel the impact of this crisis, we are working to meet the ongoing need for treatment services, and will continue our comprehensive efforts to help ensure no more lives are lost to addiction."

The money will support comprehensive integrated outpatient treatment programs, which include medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Programs that receive the aid will provide services for both outpatient treatment as well as an opioid treatment program at the same location. 

New York and other states received billions of dollars in settlement money from the companies deemed responsible for the generation-spanning opioid addiction epidemic. 

In the last year, New York has seen a sharp rise in opioid-related overdose deaths. 

"These new programs will allow more people to receive important help and support for addiction, including medication treatment, all under one roof," New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham said. "Thanks to the funding provided through the Opioid Settlement Fund, we are continuing to expand and enhance our services to give more New Yorkers a chance to access these important services closer to home."