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Find MG Support Groups

Whether virtual, in-person or in a hybrid model, we invite patients and caregivers to our MGFA-sanctioned support groups 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.

 

 

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.

Volunteer with a Support Group

 

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.

 

Detailed Advanced Search

Search for support groups by city, state, meeting dates, or type of meeting.

General Keyword Search

Search for support groups using certain keywords in open text fields. For example, you can find support group leaders, cities, support group names, or other pieces of general information.

Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke

Date/Time: 3/19/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Meets on Zoom.

Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month,
Odd months afternoons, Even months in the evenings.

          

 Mar 19, 2024 01:00 PM

Apr 16, 2024 07:00 PM

 May 21, 2024 01:00 PM

 Jun 18, 2024 07:00 PM

 Jul 16, 2024 01:00 PM

Aug 20, 2024 07:00 PM

Sep 17, 2024 01:00 PM

Oct 15, 2024 07:00 PM

Nov 19, 2024 01:00 PM

Dec 17, 2024 07:00 PM

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.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648352567?pwd=NmswL3RKSUhwQWUzSStmZ3pFUzNhQT09

Meeting ID: 836 4835 2567

Passcode: roamg

Dial by your location

Instructions for Dial-Up       You need unlimited long distance service.

  1. 1. Dial 1 301 715 8592 US2.   Enter Meeting ID: 836 4835 2567  Press #
  2. 4. Enter Passcode: 707243   Press #
  3. 5. 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.<

Meeting Type: Zoom

Caregiver Support Group

Date/Time: 3/20/2024 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Meets the Third Wedenesday of the month, 9:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.

 

 Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Toni Gitles at tinigitles@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Zoom

Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)

Date/Time: 4/1/2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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)

Meeting Type: Zoom

St. Petersburg Support Group

Date/Time: 4/4/2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meets the First Thursday of the Month 7:00pm-8:00pm.

For information email Pam Aleck or Kathi Timothy at stpetemggroup@gmail.com

 

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

MG RGV Support Group Meeting (Rio Grande Valley)

Date/Time: 4/6/2024 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

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Detailed Advanced Search

Search for support groups by city, state, meeting dates, or type of meeting.

General Keyword Search

Search for support groups using certain keywords in open text fields. For example, you can find support group leaders, cities, support group names, or other pieces of general information.

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