Joseph H. Firth Youth Center
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CDC’S NATIONAL TOBACCO EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
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​2020 Tips From Former Smokers

CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Geri M.: Texting Tip
Age 58, has smoking-related COPD, and needs constant oxygen to help her breathe. She had to quit her job as a mail carrier because it became too taxing on her health
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Rebecca C.: It’s Real Tip
 Age 43, lost all five toes on her right foot to Buerger’s disease, a smoking-related condition that cut off the blood supply to her foot. She quit smoking to stop the disease from damaging other parts of her body
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Asaad M. and Leah M.: Things I've Learned​
Age 25, put his young life on hold to care for his mother, Leah, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer from smoking.
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Denise H.: I’m Just Scared Now 
Age 66, spent more than 30 years caring for her husband, Brian H., who suffers from multiple health issues as a result of his smoking and has been featured in previous Tips ads.
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Michael F.: Lies Tip
 Age 57, has smoking-related COPD and relies on oxygen to help him breathe. He had to quit working at age 51 because of his illness. As COPD forces him to give up many activities he once loved, he recognizes deep feelings of loss from smoking.
Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)

The Firth Youth Center is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization devoted to serving the vulnerable youth of Phillipsburg, NJ since 1954 through a wide variety of educational, recreational, and athletic opportunities. The Firth Youth Center is committed to building the resiliency of our most underserved populations while continuously promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for the betterment of our children and community. 


Office Hours

M-F: 10am - 6pm

Telephone

908-454-7281

Address

108 Fleming Dr., Phillipsburg, NJ
(f/k/a 108 Anderson Street)
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Report
    • FAQs
    • Contact
    • Employment
  • PROGRAMS
    • 2022-2023 AFTER SCHOOL CARE
    • DROP-IN MEMBERSHIP & SCHEDULE
    • SUMMER CAMP 2023
    • Playground Program
    • DINE & DASH
    • Now STREAMing
    • Fri-YAY Nights
    • FYC Boutique
    • School Closure Days
    • Spring Break
    • HAND UP TO COLLEGE
    • ADULT INTRAMURAL
  • LEAD Phillipsburg
    • STOP! Be Safe & Sober!
    • iLEAD Youth Coalition
    • Myth-Busting Monday
    • HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
  • FORMS
    • MEMBERSHIP FORM
    • Use of Facility
  • Support
    • Support
    • Annual Banquet