I am new to this community and i am looking for a few answers. Im going to go out and say that these questions are not for me but for a close friend that suffers from a bipolar disorder.

She just recently had what i would call a very severe depression related episode with strong thoughts of suicide and feelings of worthlessness. I talked her through it all and i feel shes just barely hanging on by a thread. She also has a history of substance abuse to help her cope with her life and has gotten into some pretty heavy stuff in addition to some self mutilation or "cutting." She comes from a broken home and isnt independent on her own and turns to me for help. I am very concerned about her physical and mental health and am at a loss as to what course of action i should take to help her and im seeking this communities advice.

To the best of my knowledge she has seeked little to no professional treatment at all. I am coming from the los angeles / orange county california area if any of you can recommend any support groups or clinics within this area that i can get in contact with to help her out i would greatly appreciate it.