Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase 'smoked meth during psych evaluation', now back on the street

Former Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase, best known for playing Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has been seen back on the streets of Riverside, California, amid ongoing struggles with homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Chase was placed on a 72-hour involuntary psychiatric hold after well-being concerns surfaced, with advocates hoping it would lead to rehab placement. However, he was discharged before being transported to a treatment centre, triggering alarm among friends and supporters, according to a report by NYPost.

Former Mighty Ducks actor Shaun Weiss, who has become a vocal supporter of Chase’s recovery efforts, said a crisis team reportedly found Chase “smoking meth during the evaluation with no shoes or jacket in the freezing cold.” Despite this assessment, Chase was reportedly left on the street again. He told TMZ, “They were supposed to hold him and then transport him to a detox facility that we had arranged. Instead, they let him out without contacting any of us.”

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Chase’s situation gained widespread attention after a video of him living on the streets went viral earlier this year, showing him visibly struggling amid homelessness and substance use. In recent weeks, Ned’s Declassified co-star Daniel Curtis Lee stepped in to help, providing meals and temporarily arranging a hotel room, but later reported that Chase had damaged the room and left, complicating efforts to stabilise his circumstances.

Friends and advocates continue to appeal for compassionate support rather than money handed directly on the street, urging viewers to prioritise long-term treatment options. Weiss has said he is in discussions with members of the Screen Actors Guild and local officials in hopes of arranging a more structured intervention, but noted that Chase must agree to enter a detox or rehab facility for meaningful change to occur.

Chase’s mother and former colleagues have previously described his ongoing battle with mental health and substance issues, emphasising that charity funds or temporary shelter are not sufficient solutions without comprehensive care.

As of now, Chase remains on the streets, and it is unclear what the next steps will be in his care.