Carteret County's Veterans Service Office, directed by Heath Smith, at 3615 Arendell Street, Morehead City, 252-728-8440 (director's line 252-515-1935), weekdays 8 to 5, prefers clients to call for an appointment but handles some benefits walk-in; its nationally and state-accredited VSOs help with disability compensation, pensions, health care enrolment, education and survivor benefits and connect veterans to housing, employment and mental-health services.
Also called: Veterans Service Office, VSO, Heath Smith, claims, appointment, ETK, Tyler Technologies, Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Havelock.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
Carteret County's Veterans Service Office team is "committed to helping veterans and their families access the benefits and resources they have earned. Our nationally and state-accredited VSOs have specialized training in VA benefits, ensuring expert guidance through the claims process." What the VSOs assist with: "disability compensation, pensions, healthcare enrollment, education and survivor benefits. They also connect veterans to essential services such as housing support, employment resources and mental healthcare. Whether filing initial claims, navigating complex appeals, or seeking community-based support, our team is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate assistance."
Where and when. 3615 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557; phone 252-728-8440; the director's direct line is 252-515-1935. "The Carteret County Veterans Service Office prefers clients call for an appointment, although certain benefits can be handled on a walk-in basis." Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Money. The Board of Commissioners accepted a $20,000 grant to support the office (March 2026), appropriated $18,290 of grant funds to Veterans Services (January 2026 minutes), and approved a service agreement with Tyler Technologies for ETK software for the Veterans Service Office (May 2026). The office moved to 3615 Arendell Street, across from the hospital, "to better serve veterans".
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