The father of former Nickelodeon child star Tylor Chase has publicly addressed his son’s challenging circumstances, which have recently come to light. Tylor, known for his role as Martin Qwerly in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide from 2004 to 2007, has been reported as experiencing homelessness. This revelation gained significant attention following a viral TikTok video posted in September 2023.
In an interview with the Daily Mail on December 23, 2023, Tylor’s father, Joseph Mendez Jr., shared insights into the family’s struggles with his son’s mental health and substance use issues. Tylor, now 36 years old, has faced numerous challenges, including a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, which require ongoing treatment.
Joseph explained that the family has sought various treatment options for Tylor over the past decade. “He’s a wonderful person when he’s Tylor,” Joseph stated, emphasizing the difficult journey they have been on. In 2021, Tylor entered a rehabilitation facility, showing initial progress, but later chose to discontinue his medication and return to substance use.
Recently, Tylor moved back to California to be with his mother, hoping to stabilize his situation. Despite the family’s continued support, he has reportedly refused ongoing treatment and assistance. The Riverside Police Department has been involved, noting that Tylor has consistently declined offers for shelter and mental health services. Public Information Officer Ryan Railsback mentioned that Tylor has remained cordial during interactions with officers and that the department’s outreach team attempts to connect with him weekly.
Joseph Mendez revealed that he has been in contact with former Disney actor Shaun Weiss, who has expressed a desire to help Tylor. Weiss shared an Instagram video offering his support, highlighting a network of former co-stars, including Daniel Curtis Lee and Lindsey Shaw, who have also shown interest in assisting Tylor. Daniel recently visited Tylor, providing him with a meal and checking him into a hotel room, sharing updates on social media.
On December 22, Tylor spoke with the Daily Mail and denied being homeless, stating, “It’s not really like that; I have friends and family. I stay around here locally. My mom is here. I have a lot of good people helping me.” He mentioned taking multiple medications, including Prozac and Adderall, but refuted any mental health diagnoses.
The situation surrounding Tylor Chase has drawn public concern and highlights the complexities of mental health and addiction recovery. As the former child star navigates his personal challenges, the support from friends and family continues to be crucial in his journey towards stability.
