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.
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Southwest Florida MG Support Group
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
Glen Burnie,MD Support Group
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.
MG RGV Support Group Meeting (Rio Grande Valley)
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
Hampton Roads MG Support Group
**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
San Francisco MG Support Group
The SF MG Support Group meets monthly via Zoom. The Zoom link is found below. For further information about the group, please email mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
This group includes all of Northern California.
Sunday, Sept 7 at 10:00-11:30 AM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D3CY4p7MQPOY6gFCnw4RuQ
Hamptons Road 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.
Parenting with MG
Parenting is challenging for the healthiest of parents. Myasthenia gravis (MG) adds another layer to navigate within the parenting realm, but it doesn’t need to be in isolation. Having MG can feel lonely and may tinge our view of ourselves especially as parents. This group is open to parents of children of all ages; even when they are adults, a parent’s work is never done. We are a community of parents supporting parents and those considering parenthood. We learn from one another, share helpful hacks, hear from experts in the field and get the opportunity to be part of a positive, problem-solving community where YOU matter.
This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 12pm EST
Tri-State NY,NJ, CT Support Group
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
We also maintain a private Facebook group page. To join, complete membership questions using link at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mgfanyc
Northeast Wisconsin Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
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
Myasthenia Gravis in Tennessee
This group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
To register for the meeting, click the link below:
Registration Link for 02/13/25 meeting: