Shield Alert Update for Charles Helmer 4/3/2021

Thank you for your continued help to stop the forced shocking of Charles Helmer, aged 22.  As you know, Charles was subjected to forced daily drugging and shock every two weeks under an involuntary commitment order you can view HERE

Charles has told several people who are currently in charge of his treatment, "I hate how the drugs make me feel! I hate how the shock makes me feel!" I can't work! I don't have any motivation!"

He stated, "They don't care!"

Recently, Charles shared that he doesn't believe he has 'schizophrenia' a stigmatizing diagnosis that is being used to justify his harsh treatment. A psychiatrist who has only known him for a couple of days, responded by asking Charles"So you think you are perfectly normal?"

Charles' next scheduled shock is Friday, April 9th which means we have no time to lose. 

Charles' court appointed attorney  did not return Jim Gottstein's call and given the timeframe, it is increasingly clear that Charles needs a new attorney, one who will help Charles fight state sanctioned torture. Charle's ad hoc committee uploaded several  publicly available legal documents HERE which includes the court order for shock torture.

While members of the committee stategize how to secure competent legal counsel in Minnesota to reverse this travesty, your help is urgently needed to apply public pressure to people who can make a difference!  Please take action as soon as possible to stop the next scheduled shock on Friday April 9, 2021!

Contact James Hereford, Fairview President and CEO

Call James Hereford--Message should be brief and respectful. If you attempt to correspond directly with James Hereford, please use respectful, non-violent, in accordance with MFI values.

Ask why Charles Helmer is receiving such severe treatment. What is the basis or justification for shocking Charles?

1-651-982-7122

425-353-7966 

Email  James Hereford (please cc office@mindfreedom.org) A sample email can be found HERE

Professional Email jhereford@fairview.org

Personal email: jameshereford@me.com‎

Write a formal letter (Sample HERE) and send it overnight delivery to

James Hereford

Fairview President and CEO

2450 Riverside Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55454 United States

Contact Dr. Vine, the shock doc

M Health Fairview Mental Health and Addiction Services

Attn: Dr. Craig Vine M.D.

(not 'Vines' as previously stated)

525 23Rd Ave. S.

Minneapolis, MN 55454-1455

612-273-6113

If you attempt to correspond directly with Dr. Vine, please use respectful, non-violent, in accordance with MFI values.

His professional email address is:

cjvinemd@umn.edu

His personal address is: 

cjvinemd@yahoo.com

His social media sites are:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-vine-92b7319

https://mobile.twitter.com/cjvinemd

https://m.facebook.com/people/_/1348336235

 Behind-the-scenes efforts will continue in the following areas:

• Line up national leaders and scientific allies to write letters and submit testimony 
• Continue to identify and work with peer activists in Minnesota to be boots on the ground
• Identify state and county officials/policy makers and lawmakers and apply public pressure.
• Obtain media exposure. See MFI's Press Release HERE and press contacts below

To share the Shield alert on social media use this link HERE

To read more information about the Shield or to enroll in the Shield visit www.mindfreedom.org/shield