Find MG Support Groups

Whether virtual, in person or in a hybrid model, MGFA support groups are a wonderful way to learn more about managing MG and to receive caring support. In addition to groups organized by location or type (in person / virtual), MGFA offers the following virtual specialty support groups:

Upcoming MGFA Support Group meetings are listed BELOW or SEARCH by state, region, dates, or type. Have questions? Reach out to us at mgfa@myasthenia.org. You can also reach out to any support group leader; contact emails are provided for each group.

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OPINION DISCLAIMER

The views and opinions communicated at, or related to, any MGFA support group meeting, are those of the author(s). MGFA is not responsible for the author’s views and opinions and, unless expressly indicated, nothing shared at, or related to, the MGFA support group meetings are meant to reflect the official views, opinions, policies, or positions of MGFA. Further, nothing communicated at, or related to, any MGFA support group meeting is intended to harm any protected group, organization, entity, or individual.

Southeastern Wyoming

Date/Time: 04/22/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in meeting room C at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center,  10:30 to Noon.   (Meeting room C is adjacent to the cafeteria.)

Register: Email

Sewyomggroup@gmail.com

Locations vary within the Cheyenne area

Meeting Type: Hybrid

San Diego MG Support Group

Date/Time: 04/22/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Find support and resources in the San Diego area. This group will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month via Zoom. All virtual support groups are open to patients and caregivers who would like to connect with others in the MG Community – living in San Diego is not required. Everyone is welcome!

 6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4609723336?omn=84308403590 

Meeting Topics:

03/25/25- Maximizing Healthcare Visits

04/22/25- CarT Cell therapy

05/27/25- MG Awareness/Life Hacks

05/31/25- SoCal MGFA Community Health Fair

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Andrea Divis

For more information, email lead Andrea at mgsandiegogroup@gmail.com

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

Caregiver Support Group

Date/Time: 04/26/2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Our Caregiver Support Group will meet the 4th Saturday of the month at 3PM ET/2PM CT/ 1PM MT/12noon PT

Register in advance for this meeting:

Registration Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG Support Group Alabama- Snowflakes in Alabama

Date/Time: 04/28/2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

We meet virtually on zoom each 4th Monday of the month at 7pm CT. We schedule other meetings as needed.

For more information please contact Ebony Bell at snowflakesinalabama@gmail.com , 334-318-8642,

Topic: Snowflakes Of Alabama
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75559359840?pwd=p5iPZ8o2q299CrpEKdexQUuhZaQs6X.1

Meeting ID: 755 5935 9840
Passcode: kk47ER

Our group can be found on Facebook as well as Alabama’s Snowflakes (MG Warriors).

Meeting Type: Hybrid

Phoenix, Arizona Support Group

Date/Time: 04/29/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Meets via Zoom the last Tuesday of the month at 5:00PM AZ time

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84898334847?pwd=4i606qRHuNIWAQbfghtoIJM0LAMKwV.1

Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US

Meeting ID: 848 9833 4847

Passcode: 708893

For more information, please contact Kim at 303-253-5255 or
MGKimV@gmail.com

Please note that AZ is the same time as PST during the summer months (during daylight savings) and the same time as MST during the winter months.

Meeting Type: Zoom

St. Petersburg Support Group

Date/Time: 05/01/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meets the First Thursday of the Month via Zoom from 7:00pm-8:00pm. For information and to obtain the Zoom link, email Pam Aleck or Kathi Timothy at stpetemggroup@gmail.com

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

Southwest Florida MG Support Group

Date/Time: 05/02/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This group meets in person the 1st Friday of every month at 2:00pm. The group will meet at 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 250, Naples, FL

For more information, please contact Christy at MGSWF@yahoo.com

 

Meeting Type: none

Glen Burnie,MD Support Group

Date/Time: 05/03/2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Glen Burnie, MD, Support Group  meets the first Saturday of the month from 10:00AM to 13:00PM Eastern Time via Zoom.  The  Meetings are:  Sept. 07; Oct. 05; Nov. 02; Dec. 07, 2024; Jan. 04, 2025; Feb. 01; Mar. 01 at 10:00AM.  The Glen Burnie Group does not meet if the 1st Saturday of the month is a Federal holiday weekend.

For Information contact:  Butch Jones, Glen Burnie Support Group Co-Leader:  butchserves@gmail.com or   Marika Bates, Glen Burnie Support Group Co-Leader:  marika.bates@gmail.com

Both the Bethesda, MD, MG Support Group and our sister group, the Glen Burnie, MD, Support Group are meetings of persons with MG, MG caregivers, and any person who wants to know more about MG to discuss treatments, medications, how we’re coping with MG, etc., via ZOOM.  Eventually the Bethesda Group hopes to be able to return to in-person meetings at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda as well as continuing ZOOM meetings.  Our meetings on ZOOM and when in-person are very informal.  I usually send the meeting ZOOM link information the weekend before the meeting.  We try to carry a positive emphasis about our common disability.  Anyone is welcome at both meetings.

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG RGV Support Group Meeting (Rio Grande Valley)

Date/Time: 05/03/2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

MG RGV Support Group Meeting Information:

First Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Knapp Medical Conference Building, 1401 E 8th St., Weslaco, TX, Conference Room #1

For questions, please contact Karen Mau at maubillkaren@live.com or Phone 956-254-3510

Meeting Type: none

Hampton Roads MG Support Group

Date/Time: 05/03/2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

**NEW – Support Group**

Meetings will be held in person on the first Saturday of each month, at 11 am at

Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia (3000 Coliseum Drive)

There will also be virtual meetings held the second Monday of each month, at noon (please see other listing)

For more info, please contact Greg Josephs greg.josephs2@gmail.com or David Aguilar ramblon007@cox.net

Meeting Type: In Person
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