Western Youth Services

Profile Not Current (Last updated: Jan 09, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Lorry Leigh Belhumeur Ph.D.

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur has been the CEO of Western Youth Services for over 23 years and has worked for the organization for more than 26. In her current position, she oversees the full range of mental health direct and indirect services for over 20,000 children, youth, families and community members all over Orange County per year. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Education from UCLA. She is a Licensed Psychologist. With the perspective of an educator and a psychologist, she is a fierce advocate for youth and families, especially those experiencing adversity. She is a subject matter expert in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience. She is committed to a community where youth and families have access to resources to make them safe, healthy and happy.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 268
Number of Part-Time Staff 24
Number of Volunteers 12
Number of Contract Staff 0

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 6
Caucasian 77
Hispanic/Latino 162
African American/Black 3
Asian American/Pacific Islander 38
Native American/American Indian 1
Gender
Male 47
Female 257
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Western Youth Services

23461 South Pointe Drive
Suite 220
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

development@westernyouthservices.org

Phone: 949-855-1556

www.westernyouthservices.org