Find MG Support Groups

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:

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.

Southern Illinois MG Support Group

Date/Time: 08/14/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Meeting Type: Zoom

Bethesda,Md Support Group

Date/Time: 08/16/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Meeting Type: Zoom

Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke

Date/Time: 08/19/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virginia Blue Ridge – Roanoke Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
Odd Month Meeting in the Afternoon

Time: Mar 18, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83258378572?pwd=NWhIaG5tOHBaUnduNFlZTXc4QXZiUT09

Meeting ID: 832 5837 8572

Passcode: roamg

Dial by your location

Instructions for Dial-Up  You need unlimited long distance service.

  1. Dial one of these numbers all are long distance
    1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown, MD)
    1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago, IL)
    1 929 205 6099 US (New York, NY)
    1 346 248 7799 US (Houston, TX)
    1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose, CA)
    1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma, WA)
  2. Enter Meeting ID: 832 5837 8572   Press #
  3. Press #
  4. Enter Passcode: 762019     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.

We are continuing our Support Group on Zoom.
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.
1-540-420-0847

 Please invite MG concerned persons to join us.
The Virginia Blue Ridge – Roanoke Myasthenia Gravis Support Group is jointly sponsored, by the MGFA & the MDA.  Muscular Dystrophy Association includes MG as one of its 42 neuromuscular diseases for which it provides services.  Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is the only nation-wide organization singularly focused on Myasthenia Gravis.
Tom Powers is the Group Facilitator.  Phone:  540-420-0847, Email:  tompowers56@gmail.com

 

 

Meeting Type: none

Caregiver Support Group

Date/Time: 08/23/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Our Caregiver Support Group will meet the 4th Saturday of the month at 1PM ET/12noon CT/ 11AM MT/10AM PT

Register in advance for this meeting:

Registration Link

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

Meeting Type: Zoom

Southeastern Wyoming

Date/Time: 08/26/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

Sewyomggroup@gmail.com

Locations vary within the Cheyenne area

Meeting Type: Hybrid

Phoenix Support Group

Date/Time: 08/26/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Meeting Type: none

San Diego MG Support Group

Date/Time: 08/26/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Find support and resources in the San Diego area. This group will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month via Zoom. All virtual support groups are open to patients and caregivers who would like to connect with others in the MG Community – living in San Diego is not required. Everyone is welcome!

 6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4609723336?omn=84308403590 

Meeting Topics:

03/25/25- Maximizing Healthcare Visits

04/22/25- CarT Cell therapy

05/27/25- MG Awareness/Life Hacks

05/31/25- SoCal MGFA Community Health Fair

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Andrea Divis

For more information, email lead Andrea at mgsandiegogroup@gmail.com

 

Meeting Type: Zoom

Iowa Support Group

Date/Time: 09/01/2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Support group meeting is every other month on the second Saturday at 10:00 am.

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023

For more info, please contact Katie Coffman at myastheniagravis.iowa@gmail.com

Meeting Type: In Person

Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)

Date/Time: 09/01/2025 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

MG Georgia Support Group

Date/Time: 09/01/2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

MG Georgia Support Group

404-313-6958

mggatalk@gmail.com

www.mg-georgia.org/

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.

Meeting Type: Hybrid
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