Perez Hilton moves to residential treatment facility for 'weeks or more' as he continues to recover from horrific self-harm livestream

Perez Hilton has been transitioned to a residential treatment facility where he is expected to stay for 'several more weeks' or longer.The move comes after the celebrity blogger, 48, spent over a month in hospital following a severe mental crisis during which he tried to take his own life, and what has become a truly desperate situation. Hilton will continue to remain under professional care so he can focus completely on his recovery, Hilton's family said in an update posted to his website on Monday.'This was an important next step, but there's still a long road ahead,' his loved ones shared.'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.'Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, does not have access to a phone or laptop. Perez Hilton has been transitioned to a residential treatment facility where he is expected to stay for 'several more weeks' or longer, his family said in a statement on Monday The move comes after the celebrity blogger, 48, spent over a month in hospital following a severe mental crisis during which he tried to take his own life. Above, Hilton in January 2025 attending an event in Las VegasHis communication with friends and family has been restricted during this crucial time of recovery.Hilton's three children, Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, eight, are currently living in Miami, Florida, under the temporary custody of his mother, 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,' Hilton's relatives continued.'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.'The internet personality is allowed to see his children but those visits must be supervised by an approved family member or a therapist, TMZ reported, citing court documents.Hilton must obtain 'psychiatric clearance' prior to those visits, according to the outlet.Hilton left Las Vegas in June to move back to his hometown of Miami, and he was living there with his children and his mother at the time of the shocking livestream incident.On August 4, he was found by his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, inside the home's bathroom covered in blood and holding a box cutter. Hilton's loved ones said the celebrity blogger will continue to remain under professional care so he can focus completely on his recovery Hilton had been living with his mother Teresita Lavandeira and his three children in Miami, Florida when the disturbing self-harming incident occurred on August 4. Above, Hilton and his mother in 2011 at his book signing in Miami, Florida'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,' Hilton's relatives continued. Above, Hilton and his children in 2022 attending the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital Party in Santa Monica, CaliforniaHilton had been filming a live broadcast on TikTok during which he appeared to engage in self-harm.The livestream continued for about 15 minutes before TikTok stopped the feed, Hilton's TikTok account has since been banned by the platform.Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene following numerous calls from concerned viewers and the social media site's own moderation team.Hilton was treated for lacerations and an overdose before being transported to hospital under Florida's Baker Act, a state law that allows for the temporary and involuntary hold of individuals suffering a mental health crisis.His family confirmed that he experienced significant blood loss and multiple broken bones.'Perez is alive, he's getting help, and he's surrounded by people who want to see him healthy and happy again,' their statement on Monday concluded.'Right now, those are the things that matter most.'