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:
- Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis
- MAYA (Myasthenia Advocacy for Young Adults)
- Junta en Español (Spanish Language)
- Caregivers
- Pediatric (Children and Teens) – please use this form to register
- Parenting with Myasthenia Gravis
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.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO RUN A SUPPORT GROUP?
If you are interested in helping run a support group or starting a new one, fill out the Support Group Leader Volunteer form.
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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.
Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke
Virginia Blue Ridge – Roanoke Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Odd Month Meeting in the Afternoon
Time: Mar 18, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83258378572?pwd=NWhIaG5tOHBaUnduNFlZTXc4QXZiUT09
Meeting ID: 832 5837 8572
Passcode: roamg
Dial by your location
Instructions for Dial-Up You need unlimited long distance service.
- Dial one of these numbers all are long distance
1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown, MD)
1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago, IL)
1 929 205 6099 US (New York, NY)
1 346 248 7799 US (Houston, TX)
1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose, CA)
1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma, WA) - Enter Meeting ID: 832 5837 8572 Press #
- Press #
- Enter Passcode: 762019 Press #
- Wait for Meeting Host to admit you.
Added notes for Dial-Up * 6 turns on and off mute, * 9 “Raises your Hand” – to get our attention.
We are continuing our Support Group on Zoom.
If you have a smart phone, tablet, or computer with camera & microphone you can join us.
You can also connect on any phone by dialing in. Call Tom Powers & he can coach you through it.
1-540-420-0847
Please invite MG concerned persons to join us.
The Virginia Blue Ridge – Roanoke Myasthenia Gravis Support Group is jointly sponsored, by the MGFA & the MDA. Muscular Dystrophy Association includes MG as one of its 42 neuromuscular diseases for which it provides services. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is the only nation-wide organization singularly focused on Myasthenia Gravis.
Tom Powers is the Group Facilitator. Phone: 540-420-0847, Email: tompowers56@gmail.com
Caregiver Support Group
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.
Southeastern Wyoming
The first MGFA support group in Wyoming is here. This group will meet in person on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Cafeteria of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Register: Email
Locations vary within the Cheyenne area
Phoenix, Arizona Support Group
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.
San Diego MG Support Group
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
Iowa Support Group
Support group meeting is every other month on the second Saturday at 10:00 am.
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
For more info, please contact Katie Coffman at myastheniagravis.iowa@gmail.com
Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)
Occurs on the first Monday of every month.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95633979889
Meeting ID: 956 3397 9889
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,95633979889# US (New York)
+12678310333,,95633979889# US (Philadelphia)
For questions, please contact Anne Shields at margaret.shields@vcuhealth.org (Meetings will not be held on Holiday weekends)
MG Georgia Support Group
MG Georgia Support Group
404-313-6958
Our meetings are the first Monday of the month except for July and September.
Meeting details. 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta GA 30341 and via Zoom. For Zoom invite send an email to mggatalk@gmail.com
The Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Atlanta, Georgia, seeks to provide support, comfort and education for those dealing with Myasthenia Gravis. Our group holds monthly support group meetings and semi-annual meetings featuring speakers who are experts in Myasthenia Gravis treatment and research. We are an all-volunteer group led by people affected by Myasthenia Gravis.
MG Support Group Alabama- Snowflakes in Alabama
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).
St. Petersburg Support Group
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