Terrie Long, LMSW, named 2025 Social Worker of the Year

Terrie Long, LMSW, social worker at Starr Regional Behavioral Health, was named 2025 Social Worker of the Year by the Mid-East Area Council of the Tennessee Society of Healthcare Social Workers. The award was presented by Jill Shoffer on behalf of the Mid-East Area Council of the Tennessee Society of Healthcare Social Workers on Friday, March 13, at the organization’s monthly meeting.

While presenting the award, Shoffer made the following statement about Long, “She assists patients and their families during a very vulnerable time in their lives. She is always happy to collaborate or network in order to provide resources, to help clients or their community. She has served as an adjunct professor for social work students, further supporting our profession and future social workers. She radiates love, and lives and breathes social work.”

This well-deserved recognition honors Long’s compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those she serves. We are proud to have her as part of the Starr Regional team and grateful for the positive impact she makes every day in our community.