Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, best known for his role as Martin on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide from 2004 to 2007, is receiving medical attention after a worrying video of him went viral. The 36-year-old was spotted on the streets of Riverside, California, appearing disheveled and homeless.
According to TMZ, the Riverside police are familiar with Chase and interact with him at least once a week, offering mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and temporary housing, which he continually declines. In a video posted Thursday to Instagram, influencer Jake Harris shared that Chase was getting “the help he needed.”
“He’s currently receiving medical attention to get him healthy, to get him all better and on track for rehab,” Harris said. “Just know he is in good hands right now, being taken care of and he’s off the streets.” Harris is among several influencers and former child stars who have stepped up to help Chase.
Former child actor Shaun Weiss, known for The Mighty Ducks, asked fans for help finding Chase earlier in the week. After Chase was located, his former co-star Daniel Curtis Lee took him out for a meal and put him up in a hotel room. Harris later debunked reports that Chase had trashed the hotel room, stating management was not upset.
Devon Werkheiser, who led Ned’s Declassified, told TMZ: “Tylor was a sensitive, sweet, and kind kid. It is heartbreaking to see him this way.” He added: “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.” Werkheiser expressed hope that people would stop filming Chase and that someone with resources could step in to help him get back on track.
