MSA Support Group List
We believe in the power of community and the value of support. That's why we are proud to be part of a network of local MSA support groups in the tri-state area of NJ, NY, and PA. Each group offers its unique perspective and expertise, but all share the same goal of providing support and resources to those living with MSA. We encourage you to reach out and connect with a group near you or attend one of our events to learn more about MSA and how we can help.
Other MSA Support Groups
MSA NJ Facebook Private Support Group
New Jersey – Cape May
For caregivers dealing with Atypical Parkinson+ disorders
Location: Cape Regional Medical Center, 2 Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, New Jersey (exit 10 off the Garden State Parkway, Maruchi Room (first floor of medical center)
Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday of every month 1:00pm -3:00 pm
Facilitator: Bonnie Kratzer 609-463-4043 jkratzer@caperegional.com
New Jersey – Moorestown (5 minutes from Philly and 30 from Trenton)
No Meeting Phone Support Only
Contact: Rachel Zambrano 856-316-6742 Rachelzambrano@comcast.net
New Jersey p Summit
For anyone affected by MSA or related brain diseases
Location: Overlook Medical Center, Conference Room #1, 99 Beauvoir Ave Summit, NJ 07901
Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday of every month , 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Remote access in development.
Facilitator: Cyndi Roemer 732-903-8517 cynthia.roemer@msanj.org
MSA NJ Now Remote
Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey
NYU Langone Health
530 First Avenue, New York City, NY
Between 30th and 33rd Streets
(Use Main entrance on 1st Avenue)
Quarterly Meetings – First Meeting February 23, 2019
Subsequent meetings to be announced.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MSB 194 (Yellow Pathway)
MSA NJ Now Remote
New York – New York City Metro Area
For patients/caregivers dealing with Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders like PSP, CBD, MSA, OPCA, SND, SDS
Location: North Shore University Hospital, Tower Conference Rooms, First Floor, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030
Meeting Time(s): 3rd Saturday Quarterly from 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Facilitators: Kara Holisher 516-932-1696 kbhx2@optonline.net
Harriet Feiner 718-224-4654 hfeiner@nyc.rr.com
New York – Syracuse/Chittenango
For Anyone with Parkinson or SDS/MSA
Location: Jim Marshall Farm Foundations Facility North Chittenango
Directions to the farm can be found at http://www.jmffinc.org/services
Meeting times: 4th Tuesday of each month from 12:30PM-2:30PM
Contact: Wayne Hamilton 315-687-9014
Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
For persons with movement disorders
Location: Pennsylvania Hospital Movement Disorder Center, 330 S. 9th Street, 2nd floor conference room. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Meeting Time: 3th Saturday of each month from 1:00pm to 2pm
Facilitator: Christin Salemno 215-829-2347 christin.salemno@uphs.upenn.edu
Pennsylvania – Youngwood
For persons with movement disorder
Location: Honeysuckle Haven 621 South 5th Street, Youngwood, PA
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month from 6-8pm
Facilitator: Rose Buric 724-691-7363 rjburic@gmail.com
MSA Buddies Facebook
Patients Only Facebook
MSA Facebook
Mid Atlantic/Tri-State Facebook
Carepartners Who Are Grieving
Meeting Time(s): 2nd Wednesday of each month from 8:00pm – 9:00pm Eastern
Meeting Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/389312320
Meeting Tel: 470-200-0302; Access Code: 213-853-650
Facilitator: Richard Cheu, 732-245-3173, ac614@verizon.net
Michael J. Fox Foundation
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National Parkinson Foundation
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Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
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Southeastern Pennsylvania – Monthly Bereavement Support Group & Hospice Support
Third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
It is said that we must grieve our losses in order to recover and experience emotional healing. This group offers a safe place in which to do the hard work of grieving in a supportive environment. Any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one is welcome. Both educational and emotional support is offered during your time of grief and mourning.
Cost: Free- to register call 1-800-818-4747 or visit our Classes and Events page
Location: Holy Redeemer Hospital, Conference Room 4/5, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046
New Jersey – Weekly Understanding Grief Workshop – Swainton – Hospice Support
Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This group is professionally facilitated by Holy Redeemer and designed to offer an atmosphere where individuals can freely express their feelings about losing someone they love and receive support from peers.
Cost: Free- registration is not required. For more information, call Nicole O’Neill at 609-463-6029
Location: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, 200 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, NJ 08223