{"id":12376,"date":"2022-04-07T19:02:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=12376"},"modified":"2022-08-10T14:26:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T14:26:05","slug":"esa-letter-for-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letter for Housing 101 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Heres_the_bottom_line\" title=\"Here\u2019s the bottom line.\u00a0\u00a0\">Here\u2019s the bottom line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#What_is_an_emotional_support_animal\" title=\"What is an emotional support animal?\">What is an emotional support animal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#For_those_planning_to_move_with_a_support_animal_here_are_some_locations_we_service\" title=\"For those planning to move with a support animal, here are some locations we service:\">For those planning to move with a support animal, here are some locations we service:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Which_animals_make_the_best_ESAs\" title=\"Which animals make the best ESAs?\">Which animals make the best ESAs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Why_do_tenants_need_an_ESA_letter\" title=\"Why do tenants need an ESA letter?\">Why do tenants need an ESA letter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#How_to_get_an_ESA_letter\" title=\"How to get an ESA letter\">How to get an ESA letter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Take_an_online_assessment\" title=\"Take an online assessment\">Take an online assessment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Have_a_consultation_with_a_licensed_mental_health_professional\" title=\"Have a consultation with a licensed mental health professional\">Have a consultation with a licensed mental health professional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Get_your_letter\" title=\"Get your letter\">Get your letter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Best_ESA_Online_Providers\" title=\"Best ESA Online Providers\">Best ESA Online Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Pettable\" title=\"Pettable\">Pettable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Fast_ESA_Letter\" title=\"Fast ESA Letter\">Fast ESA Letter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#Real_ESA_Letter\" title=\"Real ESA Letter\">Real ESA Letter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#ESA_Benefits_for_Students\" title=\"ESA Benefits for Students\">ESA Benefits for Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\/#A_Dog_Changed_My_Life_Scholarship\" title=\"A Dog Changed My Life Scholarship\">A Dog Changed My Life Scholarship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people struggling with mental health conditions, emotional support animals are an essential asset to their quality of life. Emotional support animals help people cope with a wide range of mental illnesses and emotional disorders. But what if you, as an emotional support animal owner, aren\u2019t permitted to have your ESA live with you because your landlord doesn\u2019t allow tenants to have pets? The good news is that there\u2019s a straightforward way to protect your medical need for an emotional support animal, and it comes in the form of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official ESA letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your emotional support animal does not require any special certifications (or even training) to fulfill its role of providing comfort and companionship, but you will need an official recommendation from a licensed medical professional to verify your need for its presence. Whether you\u2019re hoping to move to a new home with your emotional support animal, or you\u2019re simply wondering whether your current pet qualifies as an emotional support animal, there are a few things you need to know about ESAs, ESA letters, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">housing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/get-started#do-you-already-have-a-pet?\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this short quiz to see if you pre-qualify for an ESA.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"pettable-quiz\"><\/div>\n<p><script id=\"pettable-script\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pettable.com\/prod\/snippets\/getbellhops.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_bottom_line\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the bottom line.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-12430 size-large lazyload\" title=\"2\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"2\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-1024x683.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is an emotional support animal? <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emotional support animal is a companion animal that helps its owner cope with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/blog\/emotional-support-dogs-for-anxiety\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health issues or emotional struggles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You don\u2019t need to find a specially-trained dog to be an emotional support animal. Any pet that offers you emotional support can be an emotional support animal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Which animals are best as emotional support animals? <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs and cats are the most common emotional support animals, but any animal can be an ESA as long as they provide their owner with emotional support and help them to cope with a mental or emotional condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why do tenants need an ESA letter? <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of housing, ESA letters are used to show landlords that a licensed mental health professional has determined that you benefit from the companionship of an emotional support animal. Having a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/sponsored\/how-to-get-a-legitimate-esa-letter-for-housing\/article_44ebd526-68b9-11ec-93fe-4bb07975fb98.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legitimate ESA letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures that you and your ESA will be allowed to live together in rented housing, even if your landlord typically has a \u201cno pets\u201d policy or charges pet deposits or fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get an ESA letter: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By working with an online ESA letter provider, you will be matched with a licensed medical professional. During an online consultation, this clinician will assess your mental health and determine whether you have a legitimate need for an emotional support animal. If so, they will write you an ESA letter that you can use for housing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best ESA Online Providers: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many trusted, well-known online providers of ESA letters, but unfortunately, there are a number of scam sites, too. The best companies have earned many positive reviews from their customers and offer a fast, transparent process to provide ESA letters to clients with legitimate mental health needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the role of emotional support animals, why tenants need an ESA letter, how to get an ESA letter, and which online ESA letter providers offer the best service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/get-started#do-you-already-have-a-pet?\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this short quiz to see if you pre-qualify for an ESA.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_emotional_support_animal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an emotional support animal?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emotional support animal offers comfort, love, and companionship to its owner. Some people struggle with day-to-day stress and anxiety, which can lead to more serious mental health issues. Many individuals with mental health needs benefit greatly from the emotional support of a companion animal, whether they are coping with a long-term mental illness or dealing with extreme stress and anxiety surrounding big life events, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/move-to-another-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to another state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or switching jobs. Regardless of whether an individual lives with daily mental health struggles or experiences sporadic episodes, a support animal can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_those_planning_to_move_with_a_support_animal_here_are_some_locations_we_service\"><\/span>For those planning to move with a support animal, here are some locations we service:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ny\/new-york-city\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/tx\/dallas\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ma\/boston\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/philadelphia\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philadelphia Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/pa\/pittsburgh\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pittsburgh Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ca\/los-angeles\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ca\/san-francisco\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington DC Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/nc\/charlotte\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/nv\/las-vegas\/movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Las Vegas Movers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/locations\/\">Find Movers Near You<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you are considering moving to another state, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">quick guide<\/a> on tips for moving company quotes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no formal registration or licensing process for emotional support animals themselves. However, to prove to other people (including landlords) that your need for an ESA is legitimate, you will require a letter from a licensed mental health professional verifying this need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic stress are among the many emotional and mental conditions that can be eased by an emotional support animal.. A licensed therapist can help you determine whether you would truly benefit from the presence of an emotional support animal in your daily life. It\u2019s also possible for a pet that you already own to be regarded as an emotional support animal \u2013 your therapist can make that judgment, too..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animals_make_the_best_ESAs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which animals make the best ESAs?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common emotional support animals are dogs and cats. However, an emotional support animal can be any animal that offers comfort and companionship to a person in need. While you most commonly see emotional support dogs, there are many other animals that have successfully served as emotional support animals, including hamsters, rabbits, birds, hedgehogs, and even miniature horses and pigs. Any of these animals can help people to cope with a mental or emotional disability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to keep in mind that although landlords will need to accommodate emotional support animals (as long as you have a valid letter), the accommodations should be reasonable. For example, if you want to live in a top-floor studio apartment, you probably can\u2019t have a miniature horse live with you, even if they are considered an emotional support animal. A landlord is required to provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/landlord-tenant_law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">habitable space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but ESA owners should also think logically and realistically about which space is best for them and their support animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_tenants_need_an_ESA_letter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do tenants need an ESA letter?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12427 lazyload\" title=\"3\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"3\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-1024x683.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many ESA owners who benefit from their animal\u2019s companionship and emotional support may wonder why they need an official ESA letter as a tenant. An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/blog\/esa-letter-for-housing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESA letter for housing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for any ESA owner because the letter shows others that you have a legitimate medical need for your support animal \u2013 they are more than just a pet. An ESA letter will show that your animal plays a specific role in helping you cope with a mental health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because mental and emotional disabilities are often unseen, some people may dismiss them more easily than they would a cast on a broken arm or another physical injury. An ESA letter is the best way for ESA owners to show others that they have a medical need for their companion animal..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if they are less obvious to others, mental health struggles can be just as debilitating as physical ailments, and emotional support animals can help. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bEmotional support animals are essential for helping their owners cope with the daily occurrences and big events that cause stress and anxiety. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, changing jobs, or losing a loved one can significantly exacerbate everyday pressures and create a dangerous situation for someone who is already struggling with a mental health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several important<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american-apartment-owners-association.org\/landlord-tenant-laws\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that protect ESA owners, especially when it comes to housing rules and landlords \u2013 as long as they have a legitimate ESA letter. Clearly, the process of getting an official ESA letter is of vital importance if you need to live with your emotional support animal in rented housing..<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_an_ESA_letter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get an ESA letter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ESA letter will prove incredibly useful when it comes to showing a landlord your medical need for an emotional support animal. If someone has an emotional support animal and they are asking for reasonable accommodations from their landlord, their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylawquestions.com\/landlords-and-emotional-support-animals.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landlord must respect the legitimacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their ESA letter for housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few steps to follow when getting an ESA letter. First, you need to find a reputable provider that can help you obtain an official ESA letter for housing. Getting your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dogcentral.org\/best-online-esa-letter-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESA letter online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves just a few simple steps, and you can complete the entire process from the comfort of your own home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_an_online_assessment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take an online assessment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to explore your need for an ESA. Certain online services can help you with this step by offering an assessment that you can complete in your own time, at home. The assessment might take as little as three minutes. After you complete this assessment, you will most likely have a consultation with a medical professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_consultation_with_a_licensed_mental_health_professional\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a consultation with a licensed mental health professional<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to meet, talk on the phone, or have a video call with a licensed mental health professional to discuss your needs and concerns. You\u2019ll need to be matched with a licensed mental health professional or therapist who is authorized to practice where you live, as ESA letter requirements stipulate that the health professional must be licensed in your state. During this consultation, your therapist will outline the best options for getting you help for your mental health needs. A mental health professional is the best person to determine whether an emotional support animal would be an asset to your treatment plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1667508172\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_letter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your letter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your appointment with a mental health professional, they will decide whether you would benefit from the presence of an emotional support animal in your life. If your therapist decides that this is the case, they will issue you an official ESA letter. Your ESA letter will need to include certain information in order to be legally approved. Your letter needs to state your mental health clinician\u2019s name, the name and phone number of their practice, the clinician\u2019s license type and number, and when and where the license was issued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The letter will also need a statement confirming that you need an emotional support animal. It must be written on official letterhead. If you use a legitimate, well-respected site like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pettable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you get your letter, your therapist will know exactly what to include on your letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pettable.com\/get-started#do-you-already-have-a-pet?\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this short quiz to see if you pre-qualify for an ESA.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_ESA_Online_Providers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best ESA Online Providers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of obtaining an ESA letter can seem overwhelming, but connecting with an experienced, trustworthy company will streamline the process significantly. We\u2019ve selected a few of the best online ESA letter providers that can guide you through each step of the ESA letter process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with an online ESA letter provider can be life-changing for people living with a mental or emotional disability. Having a mental health condition can cause anxiety, frustration, and fear, but an emotional support animal can help. 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Real ESA Letter sends digital copies within 48 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to find contact information for customer support on their website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real ESA Letter \u2013 The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real ESA Letter offers legitimate ESA letters that comply with the Fair Housing Act, and they connect people with licensed mental health clinicians. Their letters are professionally written and legally compliant, although it can be difficult to access customer support if you encounter any issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESA_Benefits_for_Students\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESA Benefits for Students<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursuing higher education can be <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-stress\/\"   title=\"stressful\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">stressful<\/a>, and having a pet to come home to can make a huge difference. 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The $500 annual A Dog Changed My Life Scholarship Scholarship was created to support those who love and have been moved by dogs, and who need little help in paying for their education or education-related expenses.\u00a0 The deadline for applications is August 15 of every year, with winners announced one month later on September 15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12591 lazyload\" title=\"a dog changed my life\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a dog changed my life\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-dog-changed-my-life--1024x768.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-dog-changed-my-life--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-dog-changed-my-life--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-dog-changed-my-life--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a-dog-changed-my-life-.jpg 1360w\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The companionship of a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. 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Their unconditional love and support can truly change our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship aims to honor our furry friends and their caring humans by awarding one student $500 to put towards their education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who\u2019s a US citizen or permanent legal resident and has been impacted by a dog may apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a US citizen or permanent legal resident and a lover of dogs is welcome to apply for the Dog Lover scholarship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just click to apply below and share why you love dogs and how a dog has changed your life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Details:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amount: $500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application deadline: August 15<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrence: Annual<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eligibility:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizenship: US citizen or permanent legal resident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background: Must love dogs!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bold.org\/scholarships\/a-dog-changed-my-life-scholarship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APPLY HERE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many people struggling with mental health conditions, emotional support animals are an essential asset to their quality of life. 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