Perez Hilton has reconnected with his three children while continuing residential treatment following a mental health crisis earlier this year.
The celebrity blogger, whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., has been receiving ongoing care since being hospitalized in August. According to a family update published September 29, Hilton has now been able to spend time with his children and his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.
The family said the reunions initially took place through video calls. Hilton has since had several short, supervised visits with his children at the treatment facility.
Perez Hilton Has Started Seeing His Children Again
Hilton’s family said reconnecting with his children has been an important part of the past few weeks.
The visits have taken place under supervision while he remains in residential treatment. His family described the in-person meetings as emotional but meaningful.
The latest update also confirmed that Hilton has been able to see his mother during this period.
However, communication with Hilton remains limited. His family said the current priority is allowing him to concentrate on treatment rather than maintaining constant contact.
Hilton Remains in Residential Mental Health Treatment
Perez Hilton continues to receive care at a residential treatment facility.
His family said he is working with his care team to better understand the circumstances surrounding his mental health crisis. He is also working on recognizing warning signs and developing healthier ways to cope.
There is currently no confirmed date for Hilton’s departure from residential treatment.
His family said they are following guidance from the doctors, psychiatrists and therapists involved in his care. They have also emphasized that there is no desire to rush his recovery.
What Happened to Perez Hilton in August?
Hilton was hospitalized in early August after a serious mental health crisis that was broadcast during a livestream.
His family later said his children, sister and niece had been at his home shortly before the incident. The family said the children were removed from the situation to protect them from further trauma.
Hilton initially received treatment for his physical injuries in hospital before moving into a residential treatment program focused on his mental health and recovery.
Because of the circumstances, his family has continued to ask for privacy for Hilton and his children.
Perez Hilton’s Mother Has Been Caring for His Children
While Hilton remains in treatment, his mother has taken on responsibility for caring for his three children.
Teresita Lavandeira was granted temporary custody following Hilton’s hospitalization. Earlier court-related reporting also indicated that supervised contact with the children was permitted.
The latest family statement shows that contact has now progressed from video calls to several short, supervised in-person visits.
The family has not announced when Hilton will return home or resume normal family life.
What Perez Hilton’s Family Says About His Recovery
Hilton’s family says he is making progress but remains focused on treatment.
They have also stressed that recovery is ongoing and that there is still no fixed timeline for his release from residential care.
For now, his family is taking the process gradually and relying on the recommendations of his treatment team.
The September 29 update marks a notable change from the earlier weeks of his recovery, as Hilton is now able to spend time with his children again while continuing professional care.
Perez Hilton’s Recovery Remains Ongoing
The latest update does not indicate that Hilton has completed treatment or is preparing to return home.
Instead, his family says he remains in residential care and continues working with mental health professionals.
For Hilton and his family, the immediate focus remains recovery, stability and maintaining a safe environment for his children.
As of September 29, no timeline had been announced for when Hilton will leave residential treatment.