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.
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:
Portland,Seattle, and Greater PNW MG Patients and Caregivers Group
The PNW Group meets either the 2nd Thursday of the month or the 3rd Thursday via Zoom.
Please contact us to be added to our email list so you receive log in information and info on guest speakers. We would love to get to know you!
Email pnwmgsg@gmail.com or cara.brown1@gmail.com for more information and to get the meeting invite.
Southern Illinois MG Support Group
Although our name is Southern Illinois, we have attendees from IN, KY, MI and Canada,
we are more of a social group sharing information reviewing Webinars etc. This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM Central Time.
To get the Zoom link, please email ka9mzj@gmail.com
Bethesda,Md Support Group
The Bethesda, MD, Support Group meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:00AM to 12:00PM Eastern Time via Zoom.
For Information contact: Alan Sinclair, Bethesda Support Group Leader: 301-474-7745 or alsin6206@verizon.net
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.
San Francisco MG Support Group
The SF MG Support Group meets monthly via Zoom. For further information about the group, please email mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
This group includes all of Northern California.
– Sunday, Feb 15: San Francisco Bay Area Community Health Fair
– Sunday, Mar 16 at 10:00-11:30 AM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oXPaEm6xTj2Q6_wLkvBufg
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Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke
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. Dial 1 301 715 8592 US2. Enter Meeting ID: 836 4835 2567 Press #
- 4. Enter Passcode: 707243 Press #
- 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.<
Southeastern Wyoming
The first MGFA support group in Wyoming is here. This group will meet in person on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Cafeteria of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Register: Email
Locations vary within the Cheyenne area
Phoenix Support Group
Meets via Zoom the last Tuesday of the month at 5:00PM AZ time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84898334847?pwd=4i606qRHuNIWAQbfghtoIJM0LAMKwV.1
Dial by your location
• +1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 848 9833 4847
Passcode: 708893
For more information, please contact Kim at 303-253-5255