Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., has been moved to a residential treatment facility where he is expected to stay for "several more weeks" or longer, his family announced Monday. This move follows over a month in the hospital after a severe mental health crisis that included a self-harm livestream.
Hilton's loved ones stated that he will remain under professional care to focus on his recovery. "This was an important next step, but there's still a long road ahead," the family said in an update posted to his website. "Perez is expected to remain in residential treatment for several more weeks, potentially longer, depending on what his treatment team believes is best for his recovery."
During his treatment, Hilton, 48, will not have access to a phone or laptop, and his communication with friends and family is restricted. His three children—Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, eight—are currently in Miami, Florida, under the temporary custody of their grandmother, Teresita Lavandeira.
"His three children remain together, safe, and doing well in the care of their grandmother, who has stepped in to care for them full-time during this unexpected chapter," the relatives shared. "Our family's priority continues to be giving them as much stability, routine, and 'normalcy' as possible while their dad focuses on his recovery. We are incredibly grateful for everything their grandmother is doing for them."
According to court documents cited by TMZ, Hilton is permitted supervised visits with his children, provided he obtains psychiatric clearance beforehand. These visits must be overseen by an approved family member or therapist.
Hilton had relocated from Las Vegas to his hometown of Miami in June, where he was living with his children and mother at the time of the August 4 incident. He was found by his sister in the home's bathroom with significant blood loss and multiple broken bones, holding a box cutter. At the time, he was filming a livestream on TikTok that appeared to depict self-harm. The platform eventually stopped the feed, and his account has since been banned.
Deputies responded to the scene following numerous calls from concerned viewers and TikTok's moderation team. Hilton received treatment for lacerations and an overdose before being transported to a hospital under Florida's Baker Act, which allows for the temporary involuntary hold of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
"Perez is alive, he's getting help, and he's surrounded by people who want to see him healthy and happy again," his family's statement concluded. "Right now, those are the things that matter most."