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.
Phoenix, Arizona Support Group
Meets via Zoom the last Tuesday of the month at 5:00PM AZ time
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84898334847?pwd=4i606qRHuNIWAQbfghtoIJM0LAMKwV.1
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• +1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 848 9833 4847
Passcode: 708893
For more information, please contact Kim at 303-253-5255 or
MGKimV@gmail.com
Please note that AZ is the same time as PST during the summer months (during daylight savings) and the same time as MST during the winter months.
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
Southwest Florida MG Support Group
This group meets in person the 1st Friday of every month at 2:00pm. The group will meet at 3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 250, Naples, FL
For more information, please contact Christy at MGSWF@yahoo.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.
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, Oct 5 at 10:00-11:30 AM PT
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YGjCP7R-QkOVCWwvaYWIzQ
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.
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:
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
So Cal Support Group.
The meeting information will also be posted on our website at CalMGgroup.com along with posting to Facebook MG support group page
LOCATION: ZOOM virtual meeting
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Meeting ID: 837 8922 0613
Passcode: 448688
For information contact Connie DiPasqua mgsocalgroup@gmail.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