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.

Glen Burnie,MD Support Group

Date/Time: 06/07/2025 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: 06/07/2025 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: In Person

Hampton Roads MG Support Group

Date/Time: 06/07/2025 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

Hamptons Road Support Group

Date/Time: 06/09/2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

**NEW – Support Group**

Virtual meetings will be held the second Monday of each month, at noon

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

There will be separate meetings will be held in person on the first Saturday of each month, at noon at

Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia (3000 Coliseum Drive) Please see separate listing.

Meeting Type: Zoom

Alamo Area Support Group

Date/Time: 06/10/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

Meeting Type: Zoom

Tri-State NY,NJ, CT Support Group

Date/Time: 06/10/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET

For more information Contact is 3statemg@gmail.com to reach Phil Cogan or Sue Klinger

Meeting Type: Zoom

Northeast Wisconsin Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

Date/Time: 06/12/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Northeast Wisconsin Myasthenia Gravis Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month (Sept-June) at 6:00pm.

The support group meets at Alleluia Lutheran Church 6725 Elmro Rd, Greenleaf, WI 54126

Contact: Niki Grossheim at new4mg@gmail.com  920-841-9988   https://mgwisconsin.org

Meeting Type: In Person

Portland,Seattle, and Greater PNW MG Patients and Caregivers Group

Date/Time: 06/12/2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, July 18, 6:00 pm on Zoom

Alexandria Harrold from UCB will join us to talk about one of their latest gMG treatments, Rystiggo. As always, there will be time to check in with everyone.

(email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for log on details)

Meeting Type: none

Southern California Support Group

Date/Time: 06/14/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am

The meeting information will also be posted on our website at www.mgsocalgroup.com along with posting to Facebook MG support group page

2024 DATES:

  • Saturday 6/08/2024 9a-11a PST
  • Saturday 9/14/2024 9a-11a PST
  • Saturday 12/14/2024 9a-11a PST

LOCATION:   ZOOM virtual meeting

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For information contact Connie DiPasqua mgsocalgroup@gmail.com or www.mgsocalgroup.com

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

Manassas, VA Support Group

Date/Time: 06/14/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Northern Virginia/Washington, DC/Metropolitan Maryland

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP, MANASSAS, VIRGINIA

Our 24th Year! 

Founder and Long-time Facilitator, Anita Steele, 804-742-5149 or agsteele@hughes.net

Meeting by Zoom, with occasional hybrid meetings, 10:30-12 noon the Second Saturday of each month

Contact Greg Josephs, greg.josephs2@gmail.com or 703-307-4518

All are invited, no matter where you live!

To join our Zoom Support Group Meeting, Click on this link and then on the link that comes up. Then click to Open Zoom Meeting.:

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