The mother of former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase has publicly addressed her son’s situation, as he appears to be homeless in California.
Fans of Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide will remember Chase for his role as Martin Qwerly during the show’s run from 2004 to 2007.
Many have expressed concern after a recent video surfaced showing the 36-year-old seemingly experiencing homelessness as the holiday season approaches.
The footage captured a fan encountering Chase outside a series of Los Angeles shops this month, where the actor confirmed his past work with Nickelodeon.
The clip of Chase looking disheveled has worried fans worldwide.
In September, TikToker LetHallAli created a GoFundMe campaign after meeting Chase, but soon received a message from his mother suggesting that Chase was not in a position to handle large amounts of money responsibly.
The alleged text message shared on TikTok stated, “Money would not benefit him. I have gotten him several phones, but he loses them within a day or two. He can’t manage money or his meds by himself.”
The TikToker inquired if Chase’s mother could accept the funds they raised on his behalf. She agreed and explained the situation further.
Chase’s mother said, “If you’d like to meet me at the plaza one day, that would be fine. But like I said, he’s not good at managing money and it could possibly hurt him. I appreciate you trying to help him, he is a good, sweet kid. But he does need medical help.”
LetHallAli later posted a video displaying new clothing and shoes she bought for Chase.
Devon Werkheiser, who starred with Chase as Ned Bigby in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has also expressed his thoughts after seeing the distressing video of Chase living on the streets.
Speaking to TMZ, Werkheiser said, “Tylor was a sensitive, sweet, and kind kid. It is heartbreaking to see him this way. I haven’t seen Tylor in almost 20 years since the show ended. Anyone who has dealt with severe addiction and deep mental health issues knows it’s an unbelievably challenging situation if they don’t want help.”
The Riverside California Police have also commented, noting that officers encounter Chase at least once a week.
They have reportedly offered him mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and temporary housing, but he has declined these offers so far.
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