diff --git a/sojorn_app/lib/services/notification_service.dart b/sojorn_app/lib/services/notification_service.dart
index e770669..2b146d3 100644
--- a/sojorn_app/lib/services/notification_service.dart
+++ b/sojorn_app/lib/services/notification_service.dart
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ class NotificationService {
       case 'message':
         final conversationId = data['conversation_id'];
         if (conversationId != null) {
-          await _openConversation(conversationId.toString());
+          _openConversation(conversationId.toString());
         } else {
           router.go(AppRoutes.secureChat);
         }