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Find MG Support Groups

Whether virtual, in-person or in a hybrid model, we invite patients and caregivers to our MGFA-sanctioned support groups 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.

 

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Iowa Support Group

Date/Time: 5/6/2024 10:00 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: 5/6/2024 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

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+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

Northeast Wisconsin Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

Date/Time: 5/9/2024 6:00 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

PNW MG Support Group

Date/Time: 5/9/2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday, May 16, 6:00 pm  - PNW Zoom

Zach will be leading a discussion on medical gaslighting; what is it? how to spot it, and what to do about it!  We are hoping for a lively discussion where we can share, learn and feel supported. As always, there will be time to check in! Everyone is welcome no matter where you live. (email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for meeting ID)

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Manassas, VA Support Group

Date/Time: 5/11/2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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.:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4723695288?omn=86073722152

Meeting ID: 472 369 5288
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13017158592,,4723695288# US (Washington DC)
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Meeting Type: Zoom

Alamo Area Support Group

Date/Time: 5/11/2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Meets in person on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 at the Bexar County Commissioner Court, Precinct 3 located at 320 Interpark Blvd., San Antonio TX  78216. 

We have the capability of meeting via Zoom at the same time.  The link is:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7665252695

Meeting ID: 766 525 2695

Via Phone:

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+13462487799,,7665252695# US (Houston)

Dial by your location

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

 

The support group leaders :  Andrea (Andy) Williams  bwilli@sbcglobal.net  210-365-7513 and  Christine Debus  frenchchristine@icloud.com  210-557-1768

Meeting Type: Hybrid

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Detailed Advanced Search

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General Keyword Search

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