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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I sincerely hope for the best for your and your family. With that said, I feel the need to be a dissenter here.
I think going off to college may be what she needs. A big change of pace and scenery, plus the chance to be more independent could be something that motivates her. Of course the risk is that the transition goes poorly and that a good deal of money is on the table. Still I don't think the alternative of seeking treatment at home while otherwise twiddling her thumbs is very good either. I could see that making her very upset and as though she did something herself that threw her off track, when really the situation is not her fault. Fortunately, college living would surround her with many people. There are roommates/suitemates/folks down the hall, RAs, classmates and more. Schools seem to be putting a lot of resources into counseling services. There is a push, at least in the conversations I have had with my DD who is in college, that there is a fair amount of help to make the transition to college.
I also say this based on my personal experience. My mental health in the months before heading off to college was at a very low point —perhaps the lowest ever. The complete change of pace (even though I didn't actually have a fantastic college experience), and ability to be independent were what allowed me to move forward. I could control my path more than I could in the past, and it was empowering. Again, I wish your family the best. 
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