"It's kind of like a band-aid affect," Wilber noted. "We don't know how we'll pay for it next year."

The organization has operated in Millington for more than 20 years and helps people with everything from paying their own bills to supplying them with clothing and food.

"I don't know that everybody truly understands that we only receive money from the community," Wilber said. "It's the generosity of the people."

Now that people are dealing with rising gas prices and a slow economy, the Crisis Center is seeing an influx of residents.

"We're seeing a lot of new people," Wilber concluded. "A lot that thought they would never be in this position."

For more information about the Crisis Center, call 872-HELP.