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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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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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Virginia Blue Ridge-Roanoke

Date/Time: 1/21/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 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

Glen Burnie,MD Support Group

Date/Time: 2/1/2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Glen Burnie, MD, Support Group  meets the first Saturday of the month from 10:00AM to 13:00PM Eastern Time via Zoom.  The  Meetings are:  Sept. 07; Oct. 05; Nov. 02; Dec. 07, 2024; Jan. 04, 2025; Feb. 01; Mar. 01 at 10:00AM.  The Glen Burnie Group does not meet if the 1st Saturday of the month is a Federal holiday weekend.

        For Information contact:  Butch Jones, Glen Burnie Support Group Co-Leader:  butchserves@gmail.com or   Marika Bates, Glen Burnie Support Group Co-Leader:  marika.bates@gmail.com  

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

MG Georgia Support Group

Date/Time: 2/3/2025 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

MG Support Group of Greater Houston

Date/Time: 2/8/2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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

Meeting Type: In Person

Seronegative Support Group

Date/Time: 2/8/2025 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

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Detailed Advanced Search

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General Keyword Search

Search for support groups using certain keywords in open text fields. For example, you can find support group leaders, cities, support group names, or other pieces of general information.

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