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.
Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)
Occurs on the first Monday of every month.
Join Zoom Meeting
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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.
MG Support Group Alabama- Snowflakes in Alabama
We meet virtually on zoom each 4th Monday of the month. We schedule other meetings as needed.
For more information please contact Ebony Bell at snowflakesinalabama@gmail.com , 334-318-8642,
Topic: Snowflakes Of Alabama
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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Meeting ID: 755 5935 9840
Passcode: kk47ER
Our group can be found on Facebook as well as Alabama’s Snowflakes (MG Warriors).
St. Petersburg Support Group
Meets the First Thursday of the Month via Zoom from 7:00pm-8:00pm. For information and to obtain the Zoom link, 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
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Meeting ID: 871 4003 8382
Passcode: 069638
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For information contact Connie DiPasqua mgsocalgroup@gmail.com or www.mgsocalgroup.com
Alamo Area Support Group
The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00am. This is a hybrid meeting and meets in person at Commissioner’s Court, Precinct 3. 32 Interpark, San Antonio, TX 78216. There is also a Zoom link for those who cannot attend in person
For further information and for the Zoom link, please contact bwilli@sbcglobal.net or
upzdaz@gmail.com
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
Denver Support Group (run by Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado)
We meet monthly on the second Saturday of each month. We meet 1:00-3:00PM at the
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
3239 E 2nd Ave
Denver, CO 80206
The link to our website is: https://www.4-mga.org/
For questions or to RSVP, contact Dave Gestner at 4mgacolorado@gmail.com
Seronegative Support Group
The Seronegative Support Group meets quarterly on Saturdays at 2pm ET via Zoom.
For more information, please email snmggroup@gmail.com
San Francisco MG Support Group
The SF MG Support Group meets monthly via Zoom. The Zoom link is found below. For further information about the group, please email mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
This group includes all of Northern California.
Sunday, Aug 10 at 10:00-11:30 AM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MgTkLkoJSB6MWfzrClmhcQ