Emotional support animals may be exempt from landlord rules about pet deposits, size or breed limits, or increased rent.  However many rules still apply.  Get more information about laws that apply to fair housing, service dogs, emotional support animals and disabilities. 

Any type of animal can qualify as an emotional support animal, but laws around exotic or dangerous animals still apply.  If you want a letter to show your landlord you will need to get an Oregon licensed mental health professional, or primary care provider, who has worked with you for at least 6 months to write/sign the letter.  There are free template letters on the internet that you can print out and ask them to fill out for you.

Some emotional support animals can fly with you, but you must let the airline know at least 48 hours in advance and there are special conditions for flying with an emotional support animal.  These regulations change so make sure to check before booking a flight.  Different airlines may have different rules.

Many families find they need extra information to get them through problems or issues.  Find trainings and workshops to help with your family life, child's condition, or health care.  You will also find opportunities to inform Oregon laws and policies, advocate, and share your family's experience.

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• Autism Society of Oregon
• Central Oregon Disability Support Network
• Creating Opportunities
• Early Learning Hubs offer home visiting and parenting classes regionally
• FACT Oregon
• Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
• ORPARC Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center
• OSU Extension Service parenting support
• Parenting Now (Birth to Three)
• Swindell's Resource Center

For Court Mandated Parenting Classes for Divorce look up "Parenting classes (your) county."