welcome to phema!
PHEMA was created by fans, for fans—born from a deep love of Phish and an even deeper belief in the strength of community.
In a time when many are drifting away from traditional social platforms and the world can feel increasingly uncertain, PHEMA offers something different: a new kind of home base. A digital and real-world resource center, support hub, and space for connection built by and for the Phish community.
We’re here to catch each other, lift each other, and build something beautiful together.
our mission
At PHEMA, our mission is to cultivate a compassionate and resourceful community where Phish fans unite to support one another through mutual aid, shared experiences, and collective action.
our values
COMMUNITY
We believe in the strength of coming together to support, uplift, and empower each member.
INCLUSIVITY
Embracing diversity, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all individuals.
MUTUAL AID
Encouraging a culture of giving and receiving help, fostering resilience through collective support.
INTEGRITY
Upholding honesty, transparency, and trust in all our interactions and initiatives.
INNOVATION
Continuously evolving to meet the needs of our community through creative solutions and collaborations.
THE PHISH FROM VERMONT
It's a Phish-centered community, afterall.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the heartbeat of the Phish community—a trusted space where fans can connect, find support, and collaborate to create positive change, ensuring that the spirit of mutual aid and camaraderie thrives both online and in-person.
our initiatives
PHEMA is a one-stop support and social network that connects fans with the resources, relationships, and tools they need—on tour, at home, and everywhere in between. We’re organized around the core pillars of Mutual Aid.
HEALTHCARE
Our partnership with VURV Health gives the community access to affordable, insurance-free virtual care—including $0 mental health visits, deep discounts on medical visits and prescriptions, and 10% of proceeds going back to Phish nonprofits.
THE CURRENT
Our very own social media space, built exclusively for the Phish community. It’s where fans connect, share, post, and participate in real conversations—without algorithms or ads. Includes profiles, group feeds, forums, messaging, and more.
SUPPORT GROUPS
From mental health and addiction recovery to caregiving, financial hardship, grief, and trauma—PHEMA hosts private forums and peer-to-peer support for the issues that matter most.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Whether it’s a medical emergency, housing issue, or urgent mental health need, PHEMA offers a crisis forum, community support, and tools to help you get through the hard moments.
TOUR RESOURCES
Planning to hit the road? Or couch tour? See our community calendar, find volunteer opportunities, and post in tour-related forums.
NONPROFIT COLLABS
We partner with powerful Phish-related organizations like The WaterWheel Foundation, GrooveSafe, PHRE, and others to amplify their work and provide them with online homes and greater visibility.
healthcare partnership
PHEMA is proud to partner with VURV Health to offer deeply discounted, insurance-free care to our community. No networks, no surprise bills—just real, affordable care when you need it.
$0 VIRTUAL CARE
Unlimited Virtual Primary Care, Mental Health + 24/7 Telehealth with 500+ certified providers.
No copays, with responses typically under 15 minutes.
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
View exact costs for 8,500+ medical services upfront through our searchable database, eleiminating surprises and enabling informed decisions.
SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS
Book same-day virtual visits for urgent needs. 92% of members secure appointments within 2 hours, versus typical 24-hour waits for in-person care.