Is it possible to have a service animal if you have mental health problems?

Yes: It is called an emotional support animal, usually a dog. Not everywhere is accepted, but a certificate from your dr may help you gain access in places not normally accepting animals.

Service animal vice: Emotional support animal. An emotional support animal ; a service dog are not one ; the same. An emotional support animal provides its owner comfort. A service dog has been specifically trained to perform tasks which will ameliorate the owners disability. So either a service dog or an emotional support dog might aid a person with post traumatic stress disorder. Recommendation from your mental >.