ESA Letters for Ohio Residents

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Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters for California Residents
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Received my call on time, had a forthright conversation with a licensed clinician and received my ESA letter within 24 hours. Straightforward process.
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Pettable is Fully Compliant with Ohio Law.

Our licensed Ohio clinicians adhere strictly to both State & Federal law, ensuring your ESA letter is valid and recognized statewide.

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How to obtain your ESA letter in Ohio.

Take our 3-minute assessment
Answer a few questions about your ESA needs.
Consult with a California-Licensed Therapist.
We’ll match you with a professional in your area.
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Get your letter within 24-48 hours after approval.
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Answer a few questions about your ESA needs.
Consult with a California-Licensed Therapist.
We’ll match you with a professional in your area.
Have a second consultation after 30 days.
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If approved, get your ESA letter within 24-48 hours after your second consultation.
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Why choose an ESA in Ohio?

Ohio law supports the use of Emotional Support Animals for individuals with mental or emotional disablities. With a valid ESA letter you can.

  • Live in housing with ā€œno petsā€ policies without additional fees.
  • Have your ESA recognized as part of your mental health treatment.
  • Benefit from protections under the Fair Housing Act.

How to Get an ESA Letter in Ohio Online

At Pettable, we make getting an ESA letter online easy for Ohio residents. To get started, take our online ESA assessment so we can determine your eligibility before we connect you with a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) certified in the Buckeye State. Next, your LMHP will evaluate you and officially diagnose your condition before issuing you a legitimate ESA letter recognized by the state of Ohio — which you will receive within 24-48 hours of your approval.

ESA Laws in Ohio

Federal laws with respect to emotional support animals are also in force in Ohio. The state also fines any individual who falsely claims to have an assistance animal.Ā 

On the rest of the page, we'll dive deeper into specific Ohio laws regarding housing, travel, employment, and public access for ESAs. Let's explore all of your benefits, protections, and rights as owner of an emotional support animal in Ohio.

Emotional Support Animals in Ohio

Anyone with an emotional or mental disability may be eligible for an emotional support animal in Ohio.Ā 

Ohio acknowledges the challenges of mental health struggles and the benefits for many of having an emotional support animal as part of a treatment plan. Because of this, they have approachable laws and policies in place to protect the rights of emotional support animals and their owners.

Ohio Emotional Support Animal Travel Laws

When it comes to taking off from an Ohio airport into the skies, an emotional support animal doesn’t have any special privileges. Due to changes in the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), ESAs aren’t considered service animals, making them subject to an airline’s pet policies. However, individual air carriers may make exceptions at their discretion, so it’s always a great idea to contact your airline ahead of time just in case.

Ohio Fair Housing & Employment Act

At this time, there is no law in Ohio requiring employers to accommodate an emotional support animal. However, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, they must not discriminate against an employee for their disability and are required to accept trained service dogs or psychiatric service dogs.Ā 

Some employers may be lenient in this regard. If you feel you'd benefit from your ESA accompanying you to work, bring your ESA letter and ask your HR team if you could work something out together.

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How Do You Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal in Ohio?Ā 

To get an emotional support animal (ESA) in Ohio, you must have a qualifying mental health or emotional disorder that is alleviated by the presence of your pet. Although it doesn’t come with all the perks of a psychiatric service dog (PSD), owning an ESA can make a significant difference in a disabled person’s life. Any mental health condition may qualify, but an example of potential qualifying mental health conditions include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety or panic disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Schizophrenia

However, to get your ESA letter in Ohio, you’ll need to be evaluated by a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) certified specifically in the Buckeye State. That letter must include the provider’s name, license number, official letterhead, diagnosis, and the symptoms your ESA alleviates.Ā 

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Benefits of an Emotional Support Animal for Ohio Residents

They Provide Support for Your Mental Health

If you’ve been struggling with mental health challenges, an ESA can make a world of difference. Pet lovers know how their animals’ love and affection can positively impact their lives, and that includes helping them through bouts of depression, anxiety, and excessive stress.

They Give You a Healthy Routine

When you have a mental health disorder, motivation can be a major struggle. Taking care of an ESA can give you a routine to follow, with activities such as a daily walk with your dog, cleaning the cage for your hamster, or feeding your slithering snake. Your ESA depends on you — and that can provide you with all the motivation you need.

You Can Live Anywhere With Your ESA

When you have an official ESA letter, your assistance animal can double as your roommate. Not only can an ESA bypass ā€œno petā€ policies, but your ESA letter also compels landlords to waive any pet-related fees. As long as you and your animal behave, you’ll be able to enjoy movie nights and morning snuggles with your ESA.

How to Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Ohio

If you think a psychiatric service dog (PSD) will benefit your life even more than an ESA, Pettable has you covered. First, complete our online PSD assessment and make a telehealth appointment with one of our Ohio-certified LMHPs. Next, your assistance animal needs to learn how to perform tasks specific to your mental health diagnosis, so enroll in Pettable’s convenient and trusted online PSD training program. The flexibility of our training program fits your needs and schedule, so you and your canine companion can start accompanying you wherever you need them. We’ll even issue you a PSD letter after your dog is fully trained, so there’s no doubt your furry friend is a qualified service dog.

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Why Pettable is the Best Online ESA Provider in Ohio

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 ESA 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, and a commitment to making sure you have an incredible experience.Ā 

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How to Get an ESA Letter in Ohio Online

At Pettable, we make getting an ESA letter online easy for Ohio residents. To get started, take our online ESA assessment so we can determine your eligibility before we connect you with a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) certified in the Buckeye State. Next, your LMHP will evaluate you and officially diagnose your condition before issuing you a legitimate ESA letter recognized by the state of Ohio — which you will receive within 24-48 hours of your approval.

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