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.

Seronegative Support Group

Date/Time: 11/09/2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Seronegative Support Group meets quarterly on Saturdays at 2pm ET via Zoom.

For more infornation, email snmggroup@gmail.com

Link to Zoom:

Aug 10, Nov 9, 2024   02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84285234837

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• +1 305 224 1968 US

Meeting ID: 829 3410 3702

Meeting Type: Zoom

Hamptons Road Support Group

Date/Time: 11/11/2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

**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.

Meeting Type: Zoom

Alamo Area Support Group

Date/Time: 11/12/2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Meeting Type: none

Tri-State NY,NJ, CT Support Group

Date/Time: 11/12/2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Meeting Type: Zoom

Northeast Wisconsin Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

Date/Time: 11/14/2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Meeting Type: In Person

Knoxville MG Support Group

Date/Time: 11/14/2024 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

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

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeGhpzIpHtSuuAVb4M6RIfqXpE0tk-jO

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

 

All are welcome to attend.

Meeting Type: Zoom

Portland,Seattle, and Greater PNW MG Patients and Caregivers Group

Date/Time: 11/14/2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, July 18, 6:00 pm on Zoom

Alexandria Harrold from UCB will join us to talk about one of their latest gMG treatments, Rystiggo. As always, there will be time to check in with everyone.

(email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for log on details)

Meeting Type: none

Bethesda,Md Support Group

Date/Time: 11/16/2024 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.  Meetings are:  Sept. 21; Oct. 19; Nov. 16; Dec. 21, 2024; Jan. 18, 2025; Feb. 15, Mar. 15 at 10:00AM.

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

San Francisco Support Group

Date/Time: 11/17/2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am

This group meets via Zoom from 10:00AM-11:30AM PT

2024 Meeting Dates

  • Jan 21
  •  Feb 11
  • March Community Health Fair
  • April 14
  • May 26
  • July 7
  •  Aug 18
  • Sept 29
  • Nov 17
  • Dec 29

For more information, email mgwarriorssf@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Zoom

Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke

Date/Time: 11/19/2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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. 1. Dial 1 301 715 8592 US2.   Enter Meeting ID: 836 4835 2567  Press #
  2. 4. Enter Passcode: 707243   Press #
  3. 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.<

Meeting Type: Zoom
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