The Valley season 2 featured Jax Taylor’s decision to check into a mental health rehab facility when he hit rock bottom. The moment happened after a fight with his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, turned violent. Now, fans are wondering if Jax actually stayed in rehab for the full 30 days.
Did Jax Taylor Stay in Rehab for 30 Days?
During the summer of 2024, Jax completed a 30-day stay in a rehab facility after his split from Brittany.
“Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast,” a rep for the former Vanderpump Rules star said in a statement to E! News on July 30, 2024, shortly after he began his stay. “This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter.”
He completed his stay the following month, and his spokesperson issued a statement regarding his time spent in the facility.
“Jax has spent the last 30 days in treatment and will be heading back home later this week,” Jax’s rep told People on August 20, 2024. “It’s been an emotional month for him and he’s most looking forward to spending time with his son.”
Jax Taylor Revealed He Had Been Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
The Villains star opened up about his stay at the in-patient facility and shortly after he returned home, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
“A little over a month ago, I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility scared of the unknown and what I would find out about myself,” Jax wrote in an emotional message via Instagram on September 2, 2024. “After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently learned that I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. It’s been a lot to process and an emotional time for me, however I’ve come home to my son with a new found sense of peace.”
Along with thanking people who “reached out in support,” Jax added that while he was “scared for the future,” he was trying to be a “better version of himself.”
Jax Taylor Admitted He Struggles With Substance Abuse Issues
Jax got candid about his substance issues following his stay in rehab, and the Florida native admitted that he struggled with cocaine addiction.
“I am an addict,” Jax declared during an appearance on Bravo’s “Hot Mic” podcast on March 4, 2025. “I have substance issues — primarily with cocaine. It’s hard to say out loud. I’ve been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I’m 45. There were times where I would stop doing it but then there were times where I’d go heavy on it.”
He continued, “I’ve never said this in my life. So to come out and say that I have an addiction [and] that I have a sickness that I have to work on the rest of my life is a really big deal for me. Obviously, it’s a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
