Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters for Colorado Residents
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To get an ESA letter, you must be evaluated by a mental health professional licensed in your state who can determine if you are eligible for an emotional support animal and then write you a valid ESA letter.
With the availability of telemedicine, you can now obtain an ESA letter in Colorado online and avoid the hassle, long lines, and traffic.
You can connect with a licensed mental health professional from the comfort of your own home today to learn if you qualify for an emotional support animal in Colorado.
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Receive it within 24 hours of getting approved *
We'll help with any extra forms you need signed and our therapists are available to talk to your landlord anytime, for an additional fee.
* For Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana residents, new laws requires those seeking an ESA letter to establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing documentation, which will result in having two consultations before qualifying.
If you struggle with an emotional or mental disability, you may qualify for an emotional support animal in Colorado.
The state of Colorado acknowledges the challenges that come with emotional and mental disabilities and recognizes that having an emotional support animal can be important to a person’s mental health treatment plan.
Because of this, Colorado has laws and policies in place to help protect you and your ESA.
In Colorado, citizens are bound by both federal and state laws regarding assistance animals of all kinds, including emotional support animals (ESAs). Like the other 49 United States, ESAs and their owners are protected from housing discrimination by the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This law prohibits housing providers and landlords from discriminating against disabled individuals, whether they have a physical or psychiatric disorder. It guarantees that ESAs are allowed to live in rental housing, overriding any no-pet rules and exempting them from extra fees or increased rents.
However, Colorado also has its own law, enacted in 2016, that prohibits intentionally misrepresenting the entitlement to an ESA or service dog. It also forbids medical professionals from writing an ESA letter or other service animal documentation for anyone without sufficient evidence determining a patient’s disability. These rules are meant to deter individuals from passing a pet off as an ESA without an ESA letter and to discourage organizations from trying to sell fraudulent ESA documents.
While other federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) protect service dogs across the nation, they don’t offer any concrete protections to emotional support animals.
As you search for information on emotional support animals, you might stumble upon organizations selling ESA certification in Colorado. However, the only document you need to have your own assistance animal in your home is an ESA letter. If a company tries to sell you on any other type of certificate, it is not legit and will not protect your housing rights. A legitimate ESA letter is all you need to keep your ESA in your rental home or apartment.
As of March 2021, the updated Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) no longer requires airlines to accept emotional support animals—only service animals. This means each airline can now make the decision as to whether or not your emotional support animal will be accommodated on the flight. If not, you may be able to bring your ESA on the flight as a regular pet—submitting to any extra fees and policies the airline has in place for traveling with pets.
It's best to contact your airline ahead of time to learn their policy about flying with ESAs.
Though service animals are required to be accepted on other public transportation throughout Colorado, emotional support animals do not have this same protection.
Companies and organizations across the country peddle unnecessary products to people trying to make their beloved pets into emotional support animals, and one of the most common is ESA registration. However, none of the federal or Colorado-enacted laws about assistance animals require registration with any database or organization. Simply put, ESA registration is not required in Colorado, so if you come across this service or product, it will not protect your assistance animal housing rights.
ESAs make great additions to therapy plans for individuals with a wide array of psychiatric and emotional challenges. To qualify for an ESA in the great state of Colorado, you must be living with a legitimate mental health or emotional disorder that is benefitted by the companionship of an assistance animal. Qualifying conditions include:
The primary advantage of securing an ESA letter for your support animal in Colorado is the legal protection it affords you and your animal in nearly all residential scenarios. This includes waiving any extra rent, deposits, or pet-related fees, and it permits you to live in buildings with a strict no-pets policy, as long as the animal does not pose a danger to the property or other residents.
Owning an ESA naturally entails responsibilities that encourage a structured and active daily life. Engaging in activities like playing with your cat, walking your dog, or feeding your ferret can foster regular physical activity and distract from daily stressors.
The companionship of an ESA can significantly enhance mental and emotional well-being. An ESA can help alleviate feelings of isolation, offer essential companionship, and bolster your sense of self-esteem and confidence.
If you think you need enhanced assistance for your mental health disorder, you can opt for a psychiatric service dog (PSD), which is essentially an ESA with more responsibilities and rights. To get your own PSD in Colorado, all you need to do is train your canine companion to perform one or more tasks that directly assist your disorder. These tasks include fetching medication, performing deep pressure therapy (ESA), and intervening in emergencies. With the Pettable PSD training program, we can guide you through the process using online lessons, so you can teach your PSD from the comfort of your home.
1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about your letter working or not. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get your money back.
2. World Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world-class mental health professionals who can write you an ESA Letter prescription guaranteed to work anywhere you go.
3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!
4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans across the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to ensure we can meet any timeline.
5. Human connection and Legitimate Evaluations
For your letter to be legimate, you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhere to HUD standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation well.
1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about your letter working or not. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get your money back.
2. World Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world class mental health professionals who can write you a PSD Letter prescription guaranteed to work anywhere you go.
3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to travel or live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!
4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans across the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to make sure we can meet any timeline.
5. Best In Class Legal Support
We are here to make sure your housing and travel needs are taken care of so you don't worry. Our legal team is dedicated to having your back should you need it!
6. Human Connection & Legitimate Evaluations
In order for your letter to work you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhered to HUD standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation well.
Pettable is the best provider because we're committed to making sure the process works for you. That means working with the best and most experienced mental health professionals in the psychiatric service dog letter space, as well as providing a guarantee that your letter will work for you. We back all of this up with outstanding customer support, a renowned legal team, and a commitment to making sure you have an incredible experience.
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MSW, LCSW
Jennifer Bronsnick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anxiety Treatment Specialist, & Heartmath Certified Trainer. She provides customized workshops and trainings to working professionals and teams to help build resilience and reduce stress with practical strategies.
MSW, LCSW
I graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before obtaining my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2021. I have eight years of experience in the mental health field working in and with various populations, including case management, intake coordination, and residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs. I am certified in Brainspotting to help individuals deeply process negative emotions and trauma/significant life events. Additionally, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and safety planning in sessions/groups.
LCSW
As a clinical social worker, I have been able to work within multiple types of settings, such as hospitals, community centers, and family welfare. I enjoy having the clinical and administrative experience to holistically serve those I work with.
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