Tylor Chase hospitalized after loved ones step in to help Nickelodeon star escape homelessness

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA: Former Ned’s 'Declassified School Survival Guide' star Tylor Chase is finally receiving medical care after friends, family and former co-stars banded together to help him out of homelessness, marking a critical turning point in a years-long struggle.

Chase, 36, was hospitalized in Southern California on Christmas Day after a crisis center conducted a same-day evaluation and determined he needed immediate treatment. He was placed on a 72-hour medical hold, according to those directly involved in the intervention.

Loved ones coordinate emergency help for Tylor Chase

Jacob “Jake” Harris, a Los Angeles–based influencer and business owner, said Chase’s father instructed him to do whatever it took to get his son help. Harris worked alongside Chase’s former co-star Daniel Curtis Lee and actor Shaun Weiss to coordinate the intervention.

“I was able to finally get ahold of a crisis center that would come out and do a same-day evaluation,” Harris told the Daily Mail. “They determined he needed immediate help and brought him to a local hospital for 72-hour treatment.”

“He’s in good care now,” Harris added. “And the future is looking bright. He just needed someone to actually do something to help.”

Former castmates step in as Tylor Chase’s condition worsens

Lee, who starred alongside Chase on Ned’s Declassified, said he had been deeply concerned since learning last month that his former castmate was living on the streets and struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

“His father informed me that he instructed Jake to get Tylor into treatment however possible,” Lee said. “I pray this is a step to get him to stay in treatment.”

Lee admitted it was unclear whether Chase initially sought help voluntarily, but said multiple friends FaceTimed with him to encourage treatment.

Emotional Christmas Eve moments sparked renewed urgency

The hospitalization came just hours after Chase was seen on a rainy Christmas Eve in Riverside accepting food, clothing and a red raincoat from good Samaritans. In video footage, Chase appeared grateful and briefly smiled when a man asked if he could pray for him.

“I appreciate that,” Chase said quietly.

The scene underscored the urgency felt by those close to him, many of whom worried time was running out.

Shaun Weiss and others worked behind the scenes

Weiss, 47, who has been open about his own recovery journey, publicly pleaded earlier this week to help Chase and confirmed that a detox bed and long-term treatment options were secured. An initial attempt to get Chase into care earlier in the week faltered when he became hesitant.

“I think he got spooked,” Weiss said, adding that Chase at one point insisted, “I like my life the way it is.”

Police confirmed Chase had previously declined shelter and treatment services, despite being cooperative during encounters.

Hope remains as Chase begins treatment

Chase’s family has urged supporters not to give him money directly and instead respect his privacy as he begins care. His mother has said her door remains open.

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Chase, who portrayed Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified from 2004 to 2007, had previously shared deeply personal reflections about bipolar disorder and inner turmoil years before becoming homeless.

For now, those closest to him are focused on one thing: keeping him safe.

“Despite everything,” Lee said, “I can still see the light in Tylor’s eyes. That gives me hope.”