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Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters for Maine Residents
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An ESA letter is easy to obtain if you live in Maine. When you work with the team at Pettable, we will connect you to a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) in the state.
After attending a brief consultation - online or over the phone- they can write you an ESA letter that verifies that you have a qualifying mental health condition that benefits from an ESA.
ESA letters showcase the legitimacy of your support animal and are recognized under federal law concerning fair housing rights.
Answer a few questions about your ESA needs
We'll match you to a professional in your state
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 California residents, effective January 1, 2022, new law AB 468 requires those seeking an ESA letter for dogs 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.
Maine does not recognize ESAs in the same way that they recognize service animals. As such, ESAs do not have the same public access rights. Nonetheless, ESA letters can be hugely beneficial when advocating for your rights, accessing fair housing, or bringing your ESA to your place of employment.
As per Maine law, service animals are defined as dogs who are individually trained to perform a specific disability-related task. For example, a hearing dog who alerts a deaf handler to the presence of someone at the door or a psychiatric service dog who wakes a handler with PTSD up from a nightmare.
ESAs differ from this definition as they do not perform a specific task related to a disability. Their presence rather offers great comfort and support.
Maine's laws regarding emotional support animals and service animals primarily follow the guidance set at the Federal level in the Fair Housing Act. Those laws set at the Federal level extend to the state and grant protections to individuals with an ESA or PSD.
We cover everything you need to know about Maine law and how it affects emotional support animals to help you navigate your rights as well as the accompanying benefits associated with having an emotional support animal in Maine.
As per the Fair Housing Act (FHA), emotional support animals are protected under federal law. Under the FHA, housing providers cannot unfairly discriminate against those with ESAs and must make reasonable accommodations for them. A legitimate ESA letter can help you to get the accommodations needed to live with your support animal.
Get Your ESA LetterThe best way to qualify for an ESA letter is to book a consultation with a licensed mental health practitioner within your home state. An LMHP can be a doctor, mental health therapist, counselor, psychiatric social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist. They will meet with you and write a letter of support for your ESA once they have determined your needs. An ESA letter is much like a medical prescription. To get in touch with a licensed mental health professional in Maine, take our 3-minute assessment.
ESAs offer a wide range of benefits. Let’s explore how they can positively benefit their owners’ lives.
ESAs offer mental and emotional stability in many ways, such as by offering owners important structure and routine, encouraging physical exercise in the form of dog walks or playtime, and boosting a person's sense of purpose. Having your ESA around can have a positive effect on mental conditions like anxiety and depression both through tactile stimulation and by offering general happiness and joy.
ESAs can also benefit those who feel anxious on public transport. They can empower owners to ride on public transport systems and give them the confidence needed to face the outside world. ESAs may be allowed on certain airlines, trains, and ferries. It’s always a good idea to check with the transportation service provider before traveling and to always have your official ESA letter on hand.
ESAs offer their owners safe, non-judgemental social support. Their physical presence can bring comfort and calm and can reduce the impact of anxiety and stress. Furthermore, they reduce isolation levels by offering social support and feelings of connection.
If you want to get a psychiatric service dog (PSD) in Maine, it’s a good idea to consider our PSD training program. This will equip you with the skills to comprehensively train your dog to support your mental health disability.
PSD dogs can be adopted from shelters, purchased from a reputable breeder, or even be your existing dog who undergoes special PSD training.
Get Your ESA Letter
Pettable is the best option because we pair clients with mental health experts who specialize in ESA letters. Our service is swift, easy, and reliable and if for some reason you do not qualify for an ESA letter, we will give you 100 % money back. This makes our service hassle-free and risk-free. Get in touch for more information on our ESA letter services.
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 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 can connect you with qualified therapists in Maine who are well-versed in the importance of emotional support animals and the rights of their owners. We have a robust network of practitioners in the state who understand just how essential ESAs are.
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Bolutife "Bolu", LCSW-S, MPA
Licensed Therapist
Equipped with over 13 years, Bolu has worked with various populations (adolescents, couples, families, and adults), but finds passion in working with the BIPOC community suffering from trauma.
Shaunae, M.S., LPC
Licensed Therapist
I have worked in the mental health field for 10 years with experience across diverse populations and communities. I’m dedicated to ensuring the best care possible.
Michael, LPC, LCDC
Licensed Therapist
I graduated from UT Dallas with my BA in Psychology, University of the Southwest with my MS in counseling, and California Southern University with my PsyD in Psychology, but have been an LPC and LCDC since 2011.
Jasmine, LCMHC
Licensed Therapist
I graduated with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. I completed my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Since graduating, I have been working in private practice.
Rhiana, MA, LPC, LAC
Licensed Professional Counselor
I primarily work with people experiencing homelessness. I began doing emotional support evaluations to increase housing access to all.
Melissa, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I graduated from the Catholic University's National Catholic School of Social Service with a Master of Social Work.
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