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.
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
Iowa Support Group
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
Virginia Commonwealth University Support Group (Richmond, VA)
Occurs on the first Monday of every month.
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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.
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
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.
Portland,Seattle, and Greater PNW MG Patients and Caregivers Group
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)
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
Manassas, VA Support Group
Northern Virginia/Washington, DC/Metropolitan Maryland
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SUPPORT GROUP, MANASSAS, VIRGINIA
Our 24th Year!
Founder and Long-time Facilitator, Anita Steele, 804-742-5149 or agsteele@hughes.net
Meeting by Zoom, with occasional hybrid meetings, 10:30-12 noon the Second Saturday of each month
Contact Greg Josephs, greg.josephs2@gmail.com or 703-307-4518
All are invited, no matter where you live!
To join our Zoom Support Group Meeting, Click on this link and then on the link that comes up. Then click to Open Zoom Meeting.:
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Meeting ID: 472 369 5288
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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