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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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
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
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
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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.
St. Petersburg Support Group
Meets the First Thursday of the Month 7:00pm-8:00pm. For information email Pam Aleck or Kathi Timothy at stpetemggroup@gmail.com
Southern California Support Group
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
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87140038382?pwd=uEI2LRHrasLoeq0fd8IiAwLFiDUDRt.1
Meeting ID: 871 4003 8382
Passcode: 069638
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For information contact Connie DiPasqua mgsocalgroup@gmail.com or www.mgsocalgroup.com
Manassas, VA Support Group
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.:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4723695288?omn=86073722152
Meeting ID: 472 369 5288
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MG Support Group of Greater Houston
Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 11AM
at Trini Mendenhall, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Please contact meenamghouston@gmail.com for further information