1. An apparatus comprising: a processor; and memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising at least one executable instruction that when executed by the processor causes the processor to effectuate operations comprising: receiving an indication as to whether non-voice emergency services are available; analyzing the received indication to determine if non-voice emergency services are available; and when it is determined that non-voice emergency services are available, initiating a non-voice emergency message; and when it is determined that non-voice emergency services are not available, providing an indication non-voice emergency services are not available.