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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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.
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
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
Caregiver Support Group
We recognize it is difficult to be a caregiver and want this to be your space to be seen and heard. We hope you will join us. At the first meeting we will get a consensus for a meeting day, time, and frequency. If you cannot attend this meeting but would like us to know your preference please email our Community Outreach Coordinator at ktimothy@myasthenia.org
When: Dec 07, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceCgpjoiHd2uitYARvWUmQvsWa6MSNRJ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hamptons Road Support Group
**NEW – Support Group**
Virtual meetings will be held the second Monday of each month, at noon
For more info and the zoom link, please contact Greg Josephs greg.josephs2@gmail.com or David Aguilar ramblon007@cox.net
There will be separate meetings will be held in person on the first Saturday of each month, at noon at
Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia (3000 Coliseum Drive) Please see separate listing.
Alamo Area Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm ET
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
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
Knoxville MG Support Group
The group will meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM ET via Zoom. Please register for the meeting by using the link below.
For more information, email Jenny Clark at knoxvillemg@yahoo.com
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3875170810
Meeting ID: 387 517 0810
Phone In
+13092053325
+13126266799
All are welcome to attend.