Support

We're a small team, and a real person reads every message.

If you need help right now

  • In danger, or someone else is: call 999.
  • Samaritans: 116 123, free, any time.
  • Shout: text SHOUT to 85258, any time.
  • CALM: 0800 58 58 58, 5pm to midnight every day.

John isn't a crisis or emergency service, and isn't watched around the clock.

Get in touch

Email hello@wearejohn.com about anything: your account, a problem with the app, or an idea.

Report something on John

In the app, tap the … on any post and choose Report, tap Report under a comment, or press and hold a message. Reports go straight to John's moderators.

If someone may be about to hurt themselves, report it, and then call 999 if you can.

Complaints and appeals

If you think we got something wrong (we removed or held your post, or warned, suspended or banned your account), or something on John is illegal, email hello@wearejohn.com and tell us what happened.

If it's about a private sexual photo or video you reported, put Urgent at the start of the subject and we'll deal with it first.

We'll confirm we've got your complaint within 2 working days, a person will look at it, and we'll tell you what we decided and why within 14 days. The terms of use explain more.

Your information

The privacy policy explains what we keep and your rights. You can download your data in the app under Settings > Download my data, or delete your account.