It can be difficult for family and friends to understand the consequences of living with Myasthenia Gravis. While one day you may be able to manage the tasks of daily living, the next day you may not. Being able to communicate with others who are also dealing with symptoms and going through similar treatments can be very valuable. Support groups provide an environment for shared learning from personal experience and from formal presentations. Guest speakers of interest to those living with MG provide information and raise consciousness. Opportunities for socialization and links to community services occur at every meeting.
We currently have support groups in Kansas City, Springfield, Saint Joseph, North Kansas City and Columbia/Jefferson City in Missouri and in
Wichita and Lawrence, Kansas.
For more information about a support group near you, please click on the Support Group Locations and Contact Information link.
KANSAS CITY, MO, METRO AREA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets Saturday four times a year, usually at St. Joseph Medical Center, Community Center on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information call: the MGA office: (816) 256-4100 or email mgakc@sbcglobal.net
KANSAS CITY, MO, NORTHLAND SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Saturday every other month at The Gardens At Barry Road from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. For more information call: Sandy Gardner: (816) 716-9681 or email imsandyg@aol.com
SAINT JOSEPH, MO, SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Saturday twice a year at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center from 10:30-12:00 pm. For more information call: Donna Whittaker (816) 279-8291 or email donnasjmo@yahoo.com
SPRINGFIELD, MO, SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Wednesday four times a year at St. John’s Hospital from 3:00-5:00 pm. For more information call: Lindsy Scott: (417) 820-9097 or email lindsy.scott@mercy.net
COLUMBIA/JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Saturday every other month at University Hospital from 1:00 to 3:00. For more information call: Jonni Sutton at (573) 825-6031 or email suttonjo@missouri.edu.
LAWRENCE, KS, SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Monday every month at the Lawrence Public Library from 7:00-8:30 pm. For more information call: Lisa Rundell (785) 749-3580 or email Lisa Rundell lisa.rundell@healthsouth.com
WICHITA, KS, SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on a Saturday 3 times a year at Via Christi Medical Center, Saint Frances Campus from 1:00-3:00 pm. For more information call: John Boyd (316) 263-5414 or email scooter1939@gmail.com
THE MGA SERVING KANSAS & MISSOURI ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SUPPORT GROUPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA AND IN NW ARKANSAS, WHERE THERE ARE NO MG ASSOCIATIONS.
OMAHA, HEARTLAND SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every month on odd numbered months a Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2941 North 80th Street. For more information call: Diana McCarty (402) 426-8006 or email dmccarty@huntel.net
NW ARKANSAS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every other month on a Sunday from 2:30 to 4:00 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. For more information call: Roger Huff (479) 790-3022 or email jrhuff1@cox.net
