An innovator in the healthcare industry, Kennon developed the soft suicide prevention door (SSPD) in 2009. Our en suite ligature-resistant doors have revolutionized safety standards in healthcare, significantly impacting countless lives.
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Certified
New York State Office of Mental Health Guide (NYS-OMH) & certified NFPA-286 fire safety rating.
Durable
Our lightweight, flexible, and water-resistant doors are virtually indestructible.
Easy Install
The doors install in snap, attached with magnets that detach with minimal pressure.
Made In USA
We make all of our products in-house in Sheridan, Wyoming, Kennon Products embody quality craftsmanship and support local industry.
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Kennon Door 2.0 - New
The virtually indestructible Kennon Door 2.0 is the leading ligature-resistant en suite door for behavioral health centers. With no ligature anchor points, the magnetic installation takes seconds but provides lasting life-saving benefits.
Learn moreKennon Original SSPD
In conjunction with the Veterans Administration, Kennon created the original soft-sided suicide prevention door in 2009. The door prevents death by suicide by attaching to door frames with magnets and detaches with minimal pressure.
Learn moreKennon SSPA art
Kennon’s Soft Suicide Prevention Art (SSPA) is a safe and easy way to incorporate nature into patient rooms and hallways, improving the environment for patients and staff alike without the danger of ligature points.
Learn moreAbout Kennon
The team at Kennon Behavioral Healthcare has decades of experience in the industry, and includes material scientists, a manufacturing team, and chemical, industrial, and mechanical engineers.
In 2009, in conjunction with the US Veterans Administration, Kennon developed the original Soft Suicide Prevention Door (SSPD). Since 2009, we’ve installed more than 23,000 doors around the world, providing behavioral health patients with safety and privacy in their bathrooms and shower stalls.
In 2021, Kennon launched the redesigned Kennon SSPD Door 2.0. Thinner, lighter, safer, and more attractive, the new door is virtually indestructable, hiding powerful magnets in military-grade hinges. Our rigorously tested door allows patients to maintain privacy while decreasing the risk of sentinel events.