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Find MG Support Groups

Whether online, 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, MGFA offers four virtual specialty support groups:

View a list of upcoming MGFA Support Groups BELOW or USE THE HELPFUL SEARCH BARS on the side of this page to search by state, region, dates, or other general criteria. 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.

 

To learn more details about MGFA-sanctioned Support Groups, CLICK HERE.

 

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Caregivers Support Group

Date/Time: 9/16/2023 9:00 PM - 12/31/2023 12:00 AM

All meetings are Virtual on Zoom and pre-registration is required. See links below to register.

1.     Please join me Wednesday September 13, at 9 pm Eastern 

 

2.     Please join me Saturday September 16 at 11am Eastern 

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Wednesday, September 13 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time  

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuiurDouHNWOEZxaLBk02kuTEyoZAaQn

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Saturday September 16, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scemtqz4qH9FSyHvMG7udwb97LES4LGkF

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Future Dates: Wednesdays: Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13

                          Saturdays: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9

Contact:  Toni Gitles if questions.  407-304-6534 or tonigitles@gmail.com

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

San Francisco Support Group

Date/Time: 10/2/2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2023 dates for the MG SF support group on Sundays at 10:00 am. 

 

April 16: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdO6tqDopHdFe_MLQmoPVrLkNC3M8kCZ1

July 9: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-6uqD0uHNJWblIXUEGxGxPcsm58nQn1

August 13: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceGhqjMvGt3ylcdxHXFNFQznn8CTap41

September 24: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuiprDIiGNxj9KdI6amF4DG26HbfmSRs

October 29: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdu6gpjwoEtaCvmzkX_GWhquv3_EDZwkR

December 3: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcO2rpzgsEtZ9mb7CUEOA_s1-D-cdtrR2

 

For questions, please reach out to Jessica Milanes at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Zoom

Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)

Date/Time: 10/2/2023 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

Georgia Support Group

Date/Time: 10/2/2023 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Georgia Support Group meets on the first Monday of every month, except for July and September from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. 

In person address: Chamblee First United Methodist Church. 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd  Atlanta, GA 30341

Virtual: Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfumhqj4qGtNAWfj3ewfGE-oCwXEh6L6s

For more info, contact mggatalk@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Hybrid

St Petersburg Support Group

Date/Time: 10/5/2023 7:00 PM

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at

7:00PM (Eastern Time)

Contact: Kathi Timothy 727-331-9000 or Pam Aleck at stpetemggroup@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Zoom

Jacksonville Support Group

Date/Time: 10/7/2023 9:00 AM

Meets on the first Saturday of even numbered months

9:00 -11:00 AM.(Eastern Time)

Zoom.com Meeting ID 2226910614​​​​​
Contact: Dr. Michael Pulley michael.pulley@jax.ufl.edu

Meeting Type: Zoom

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