Following initial support from co-star Daniel Curtis Lee, including a motel stay amid homelessness concerns, Tylor Chase receives ongoing help, a public rehab plea, and fan fundraising, as former castmates rally for his recovery.
Tylor Chase, 36, known for playing Martin Qwerly on Nickelodeon's 'Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide' (2004-2007), drew attention after viral videos over the December 2025 weekend showed him unhoused in Los Angeles. As previously reported, co-star Daniel Curtis Lee reunited with Chase in Riverside, California, on December 23, providing pizza and booking a motel room ahead of rain; Shaun Weiss offered treatment, and Devon Werkheiser expressed hope for recovery.
Lee shared an Instagram video of the reunion, which included a FaceTime call with Werkheiser and garnered over 630,000 likes. He captioned it noting Chase was 'well fed and safe,' with hotel secured as 'one step closer to long-term treatment,' and asked for livestream gaming opportunities for Chase. Lee also posted seeking a rehab or recovery facility offering a scholarship for Chase.
The following day, December 24, Lee returned to Riverside for more support, including pizza. Chase told Daily Mail he is not 'actively homeless,' stays locally near his mother, has 'good people helping,' and plans to visit his father in Georgia soon.
Werkheiser reiterated to media the challenges of addiction recovery, stressing the need for sustained support. Fan reactions online ranged from heartbreak to criticism of the viral video's role in prompting aid. GoFundMe campaigns have emerged to assist Chase, whose other credits include 'Everybody Hates Chris' and 'Good Time Max.' The situation highlights struggles faced by some former child stars.
