The Nickelodeon world remembered Tylor Chase as Martin Qwerly from Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. Fans loved him as a smart and friendly student. But recently, videos showed a sad truth: Chase has been homeless in Riverside, California. Daniel Curtis Lee, who played “Cookie,” tried to help by giving him a safe place to stay. Sadly, things did not go as planned, and this brought attention to mental health problems and how short-term help can sometimes fail.
The Motel Room Incident: A Heartbreaking Update
During heavy rain and the holiday season, Daniel Curtis Lee drove about 50 miles from Los Angeles to Riverside to find Chase. He wanted to give him a warm meal and a safe place to stay. Lee checked Chase into a motel, hoping it could help him start fresh.
But soon, motel staff called Lee with shocking news. The room was badly damaged. Lee said on social media that the door was open, the fridge was overturned, and the microwave was in the bathtub. Lee said it was “heartbreaking” and he felt “at a loss.” His kind help showed how serious Chase’s problems were.
Who Is Tylor Chase? From Child Star to Riverside Streets
Tylor Chase became famous in the mid-2000s on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007). But growing up was hard for him. His family said he has been struggling with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder for over ten years.
In late 2025, videos of him on the streets of Riverside went viral. People started a GoFundMe, but his mom, Paula Moisio, asked them to stop it. She said, “Tylor needs medical help, not money.” She explained that he often loses phones and cannot handle medicine or money by himself.
The Global Effort: Co-Stars Unite for Recovery
The motel incident was not the only way people tried to help Chase. His co-stars, Devon Werkheiser (“Ned”) and Lindsey Shaw (“Moze”), used their podcast to raise awareness. Shaun Weiss, who was in Mighty Ducks, also stepped in. He knows what it’s like to struggle with addiction and homelessness. Weiss worked with local business owner Jacob Harris to provide more than just a motel room. They wanted a proper recovery plan, including:
- Detox Facilities: A safe place for immediate care.
- Long-Term Treatment: Programs like 11:11 Recovery.
- Medical Intervention: Professional evaluation for his health.
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Current Status: Hospitalization and the Path to Rehab
After the motel problem and a Christmas Day visit from Jacob Harris, experts checked Chase at a crisis center. They said he needed professional care immediately. He was put on a 72-hour medical hold at a hospital in Riverside to stabilize him.
By late December 2025, things looked a bit better for Chase. After the hospital stay, he is expected to go straight to a rehabilitation facility. Moving from temporary help, like motel rooms, to professional care is what his family and friends wanted.
Lessons from the Struggle: Why “Quick Fixes” Often Fail
The story of Daniel Curtis Lee and Tylor Chase shows that homelessness and mental health are very complicated. Lee’s help was kind, but the motel incident shows that just giving a roof does not solve deep mental health problems.
Experts say that real help means setting limits and getting professional support. The teamwork between Lee, Weiss, and Harris shows that even if fame fades, the bond between the Ned’s Declassified cast can still make a big difference.
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