This paper presents the hypothesis that the mentally ill (and impaired) can
be successfully and permanently restored to the general job market, if a g
iven region provides specific functions and institutions and develops style
s and structures of interaction that take into account the specific needs o
f persons with psychosis. Twelve hypotheses are presented as to which facto
rs enhance the chances of successful and long-term job-integration. The con
cept presented here appears to draw its advantage over others from its stri
ctly regional as well as its interactionally oriented approach.