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.

Hampton Roads MG Support Group

Date/Time: 07/05/2025 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

Iowa Support Group

Date/Time: 07/07/2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

Meeting Type: In Person

Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)

Date/Time: 07/07/2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Occurs on the first Monday of every month.

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Meeting ID: 956 3397 9889

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For questions, please contact Anne Shields at margaret.shields@vcuhealth.org (Meetings will not be held on Holiday weekends)

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG Georgia Support Group

Date/Time: 07/07/2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

MG Georgia Support Group

404-313-6958

mggatalk@gmail.com

www.mg-georgia.org/

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.

Meeting Type: Hybrid

Alamo Area Support Group

Date/Time: 07/08/2025 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: 07/08/2025 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: 07/10/2025 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: 07/10/2025 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: 07/12/2025 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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Meeting ID: 871 4003 8382
Passcode: 069638
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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: 07/12/2025 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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Meeting Type: Zoom