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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If you are interested in helping run a support group or starting a new one, fill out the Support Group Leader Volunteer form.

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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.

Melbourne MG Support Group

Date/Time: 01/11/2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Meets at Veterans Memorial Park Library

400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy

Merriitt Island, FL 32952

July 20, 2024  10:00 am to 12:00 Noon

Sept 21, 2024  10:00 am to 12:00 Noon

Nov. 16, 2024  10:00 am to 12:00 Noon

Bob Oldham

Patient/ Leader/ Volunteer

Melbourne MG Support Group

Meeting Type: none

Denver Support Group (run by Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado)

Date/Time: 01/11/2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We meet monthly on the second Saturday of each month. We meet in the cafeteria of Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital from 1-3pm. The address is 1719 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218.

The link to our website is: https://www.4-mga.org/

For questions or to RSVP, contact Dave Gestner at 4mgacolorado@gmail.com

Meeting Type: In Person

Miastenia Gravis Grupo Internacional de Apoyo

Date/Time: 01/11/2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Viviendo con Miastenia Gravis, comparta sus experiencias, consejos y trucos para lidiar con MG y manténgase actualizado sobre las noticias de MG.

Juntas son virtuales por Zoom a la 1pm (central, EEUU) 13 Hrs. El segundo sábado de cada otro mes.

Regístrese con anticipación para cada reunión con el link en cada fecha.

Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre como unirse a la reunión.

13 de enero

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdemprj4pH91LjF10s8H6UVKBr9usKmm5

9 de marzo

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdeqorTMoG9BwjHEJrs9Pzpf_0NgQ30vV

11 de mayo

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscuqoqTsqH9RncT9BAMvifFXeQHaUVyma

13 de julio

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdu-qpjosHdEXdOgsqm53Ga5KKavlEtD0

14 de septiembre

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude6vrzMiGtKbRdLeq6SpbTmwdiLiGnXy

9 de noviembre

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcemuqTsiG9bysREGC416mLZyb-7uI6oW

Meeting Type: Zoom

Hamptons Road Support Group

Date/Time: 01/13/2025 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: 01/14/2025 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: 01/14/2025 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

Caregiver Support Group

Date/Time: 01/15/2025 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

MEETING IS ON HOLD FOR NOW. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL MGFA@MYASTHENIA,ORG

Meets the Third Wedenesday of the month, 9:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.

Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Toni Gitles at tinigitles@gmail.com

Meeting Type: Zoom

Bethesda,Md Support Group

Date/Time: 01/18/2025 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.  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

Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke

Date/Time: 01/21/2025 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

Southeastern Wyoming

Date/Time: 01/28/2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The first MGFA support group in Wyoming is here. This group will meet in person on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The group will “soft launch” in October and take a break over the winter holidays, then back in January.

Tuesday, October 22

Register: Email SGWyoMGgroup@gmail.com

Locations vary within the Cheyenne area

Meeting Type: none
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