The mother of former Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase has spoken publicly following renewed concern about her son’s wellbeing after a video of him circulated widely on social media.

Chase, now 36, is best known for his role as Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified Survival Guide and later appearances on shows such as Everybody Hates Chris. He stepped away from acting more than a decade ago, around 2011, and has since pursued creative outlets including poetry and online video content focused on mental health awareness.

Public attention intensified after a TikTok video showed Chase in a distressing situation on the streets of Los Angeles. The clip quickly went viral, prompting an outpouring of concern from fans who remembered him from early 2000s television. In response, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to raise money for him.

However, Chase’s mother later requested that the fundraiser be shut down. In messages shared online, she explained that financial donations would not address her son’s needs. According to her statements, Chase struggles with managing money and medication, and she emphasized that professional medical care and structured support would be more beneficial than cash assistance.

She also shared that she has made efforts to help house him in the past, but ongoing mental health challenges and substance-related issues have complicated those attempts. Her comments were intended, she said, to clarify the situation and discourage well-meaning supporters from unintentionally causing harm.

Authorities in Riverside, California, confirmed that Chase has been cooperative during any interactions with police. Officials noted that it remains unclear how long he may have experienced housing instability.

Chase has since addressed the situation himself, stating that he is not currently homeless and that he has support from friends and family. He also shared that he is considering a move back to Georgia, where he hopes to reconnect with his father and explore housing assistance and support programs.

The situation has reignited broader conversations about the long-term pressures faced by some former child actors, particularly when early fame intersects with mental health struggles later in life. Supporters and advocates continue to emphasize the importance of compassion, appropriate care, and respecting personal boundaries when discussing such cases publicly.