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Does he have a plan (realistic) to get back on his feet financially or otherwise? If not, there is nothing to be done except help him create a plan if he is willing.
If he does have a good plan, he might talk to his landlord, explain the situation (maybe leave out the legal stuff) and the plan, and ask for some forgiveness or deferral. Utilities often work with people too, and there is help for electric and nat gas if you look/ask.
Consequences of breaking lease and walking from utilities (and other obligations) are (1) impact on credit which will impact future for a time, and (2) he will always know he did that unless he eventually repays it (I know that’s old school thinking. Instead, screw the man!). Consequences will be better if he talks to them and tries to negotiate a better outcome. Then live up to it.
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