diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/DirectoryHelper.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/DirectoryHelper.java
index 7b8944a4d3..cfaab066bd 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/DirectoryHelper.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/DirectoryHelper.java
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ public class DirectoryHelper {
   }
 
   public static boolean isPushDestination(Context context, Recipient recipient) {
+    if (recipient == null) return false;
     try {
       final String number = recipient.getNumber();